Professional Engineering Services for Lake Manatee WTP D Basin Addition and Related Projects

Manatee County is soliciting qualification proposals for professional engineering services supporting Lake Manatee WTP D Basin Addition, North Regional Water Reclamation Facility Expansion to 12.5 MGD, PCCP Pipe Replacement and Rehabilitation, and Pipeline Resiliency Projects, with proposals due June 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET at the Manatee County East-Campus in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. This is a qualifications-based selection (RFQ) process; pricing proposals will be submitted separately after technical evaluation, and no minimum or maximum volume of work is guaranteed.

Proposers must hold current Florida engineering or architecture licenses under Florida Statute Sections 471.023 or 481.219, maintain Florida business registration, verify non-debarred status, and disclose conflicts of interest. The scope encompasses civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, water resources, and inspection engineering disciplines across four water infrastructure projects.

Evaluation criteria are experience (41 points), approach (36 points), organizational structure and capacity (15 points), and similar completed projects (8 points). The consultant bears responsibility for professional quality, technical accuracy, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and correction of errors or omissions at no additional cost. Standard insurance, bonding, workers' compensation, and liability coverage requirements apply to awarded work.

Questions and clarifications are due May 18, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. ET. No solicitation information conference or mandatory site visit is scheduled. Public opening of sealed proposals occurs immediately after the June 3 deadline. Award is projected for October 2026. The agreement term is not specified; work assignments will be issued on an as-needed basis following the County's selection of qualified consultants at its sole discretion.