Professional Geotechnical Services

The City of Oviedo in Seminole County, Florida, has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #25-44 for Professional Geotechnical Services, seeking to select a minimum of three firms for an initial one-year contract with potential two-year automatic renewals. The procurement is being conducted under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, Florida Statutes 287.055, and will involve comprehensive geotechnical services including subsurface exploration, field services, laboratory testing, construction material testing, engineering analysis, groundwater exploration, and environmental investigations. Proposing firms must be registered professionals in Florida with a minimum of five years of geotechnical services experience. The evaluation process will score proposals up to 100 points across six categories: required forms (0 points), required documents (15 points), experience and qualifications (30 points), project approach (40 points), references (10 points), and location (5 points). The RFQ was released on July 13, 2025, with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on August 12, 2025, and services will be provided on an as-needed basis through work orders and purchase orders.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Firms responding to the RFQ will be required to provide appropriate insurance coverage, comply with E-Verify requirements, and meet various federal and state compliance standards. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the City reserves the right to seek qualifications from other firms for specialized projects beyond the initial contract. The procurement allows for flexible, as-needed geotechnical services, suggesting that the total contract value may vary depending on the specific project requirements and work orders issued during the potential three-year contract period. Proposing firms must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in geotechnical and related professional services, with a focus on technical expertise, project approach, and proven experience in similar municipal or infrastructure-related projects.