Professional Electrical Underground Design and Engineering Services

The City of Winter Park, Florida is seeking professional electrical underground design and engineering services through a Request for Qualification (RFQ) focused on a comprehensive system conversion project. The primary objective is to transition all overhead electrical lines, equipment, and lighting conductors underground, with specific emphasis on equipment placement and transformer loading. Qualified firms must be licensed to perform professional electrical engineering services in Florida and demonstrate extensive experience in underground electrical infrastructure projects. Respondents will be evaluated based on several key criteria, including professional experience, qualifications of key project personnel, professional contacts, project delivery approach, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization. The RFQ submission deadline is set for August 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm through the City's eProcurement portal, with a question submission deadline of August 8, 2025. The initial contract term is twelve consecutive months, with potential renewals for up to four additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of sixty months. The evaluation process will involve an initial review, potential shortlisting, formal presentations/interviews, and final ranking by a selection committee.

The procurement opportunity includes specific insurance requirements for potential contractors, mandating general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, along with auto liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance. While the RFQ does not explicitly specify a set-aside for disadvantaged enterprises, it does include DBE utilization as an evaluation criterion, suggesting a preference for diverse contractor participation. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the most responsive and responsible respondent providing the best overall value, with the final selection to be made by the City Commission. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the underground electrical infrastructure conversion suggests a significant potential contract value. The project will ultimately be determined through a competitive selection process that prioritizes technical expertise, project approach, and potential community impact in the electrical infrastructure transformation.