Professional Continuing Services: Architecture

The City of Bradenton is seeking a qualified architectural firm through a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to provide professional continuing services including architectural planning, design, permitting, and construction engineering on an as-needed basis in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes. The selected proposer will be included in the City's Professional Services Library and will receive work assignments through individual task orders as projects are identified throughout the year. Qualified respondents must be registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and must employ at least one registered architect licensed in Florida as a key employee. The evaluation committee will assess proposals based on three criteria: the ability of professional personnel (35 percent), past performance and experience (40 percent), and project approach (25 percent). The RFQ was posted on April 14, 2026, with proposals due by May 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.; the three highest-scoring proposers will participate in discussions and presentations on June 9, 2026, with notice of recommended award issued the same day and contract award scheduled for July 22, 2026. Deliverables will include consulting services for architectural planning, design, permitting, and construction engineering, with work issued on a task order basis as needed throughout the contract term.

The RFQ does not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors currently holding related contracts with the City of Bradenton. No specific preexisting infrastructure or technology integration requirements are noted in the solicitation. Individual task orders under the continuing services contract cannot exceed $500,000, with total construction costs capped at $7,500,000 per assignment, though the RFQ does not specify predetermined pricing; instead, costs will be individually negotiated based on specific project requirements within these parameters. Professional liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 is required, along with standard commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any offers, cancel the solicitation at any time, and extend contracts up to 180 days beyond the expiration date.