Professional services - geotechnical and environmental engineering services

The City of Altamonte Springs, Florida is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-053-GR to procure continuing geotechnical and environmental engineering services through a competitive solicitation process. The City seeks to establish relationships with a minimum of two qualified firms to provide comprehensive professional services including construction administrative services, environmental site assessments, geotechnical site characterization, hazardous materials surveys, wetland delineation, underground storage tank assessments, seismic analysis, foundation evaluations, pavement design, sinkhole investigation and remediation, subsurface utility exploration, aerial photography and mapping, surveying services, and cultural resource services. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience performing these services and five years of recent experience working with Florida local governments. The evaluation will be conducted across nine criteria totaling 100 possible points, with selection based on written proposal scores and potentially oral presentations from shortlisted firms prior to City Commission award recommendation. Critical deadlines include a question submission deadline of April 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST, a proposal submission deadline of April 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST, and anticipated contract award at the City Commission meeting on June 2, 2026. The initial contract term is two years with options to extend for two additional two-year periods, not to exceed six years total, with compensation based on hourly fee schedules established during contract negotiations, fixed rates during the initial two-year period, and rates subject to adjustment upon renewal.

Respondents must meet multiple administrative and compliance requirements including registration with the Florida Division of Corporations, current Business Tax Receipt, E-Verify registration, and confirmation of non-appearance on the State of Florida Scrutinized List. All proposers must submit notarized Conflict of Interest Statements, Non-Collusion/Lobbying Certifications, Debarment Certifications, Human Trafficking Affidavits, and Foreign Country of Concern Attestations, along with a minimum of five client references with current contact information. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation at Florida statutory limits, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial auto liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and professional liability of $2,000,000 per claim/aggregate, with the City named as additional insured on applicable policies. Submissions must be made electronically through VendorLink or via mail to the Procurement Division at City Hall, Suite 1030, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-3697 by the deadline. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents. Progress payments are permitted with invoices paid within thirty days, and the City will not reimburse retainer fees, travel time to meetings, or costs for maintaining licenses and certifications.