Professional services - surveying & mapping services

The City of Altamonte Springs, Florida is requesting proposals for professional surveying and mapping services on a continuing, as-needed basis under RFP 26-073-GR, with proposals due June 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and questions due June 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses city surveyor and mapping services for plat review; general surveying including ALTA/ACSM surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction surveys, as-built surveys, flood zone surveys, utility location surveys, and legal descriptions; title search reports; subsurface utility exploration services; and aerial photography and mapping services. A critical performance requirement is completion of plat reviews for statutory and local compliance within 21 calendar days. The Selection Committee will recommend a minimum of two qualified firms for ongoing services.

Minimum qualifications include at least five years of experience in surveying and mapping services, five years of recent experience serving Florida local governments, current business tax registration, E-Verify compliance, and proof of required insurance: Professional Liability of $2 million per claim/aggregate, Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence, Commercial Auto Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Umbrella/Excess Liability of $1 million. Respondents must submit a notarized Conflict of Interest Statement, notarized Non-Collusion/Lobbying Certification, notarized Human Trafficking Affidavit, Debarment Certification, Foreign Countries of Concern Attestation, and minimum three references with similar scope.

The contract term is two years initially, with two optional two-year extensions, not to exceed six years total. Either party may cancel with 45 days' prior written notice after the first 90 days. Compensation is hourly based on actual hours worked; rates are established in a Fee Schedule. Reimbursable expenses, approved travel, and per diem are covered under the City's travel policy. Evaluation criteria (100 points total) include business/firm history (15 points), project team qualifications and experience (20 points), similar projects experience (20 points), quality control and litigation history (10 points), workload capacity (5 points), approach to engagement (25 points), and existing relationships (5 points). Addendum No. 1, issued June 12, requires acknowledgment of receipt to avoid rejection. Proposals are submitted to City Hall, Suite 1030, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-3697, via the VendorLink online portal.