Professional Survey and Mapping Services

The City of Bradenton in Manatee County, Florida, is issuing Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #26-010MK for Professional Survey and Mapping Services to support utility and public works projects. The procurement will be conducted under the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), seeking comprehensive surveying and mapping capabilities including boundary and ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, aerial/drone surveys, right-of-way surveys, hydrographic surveys, quantity surveys, record surveys, subsurface utility engineering surveys, easement creation, legal descriptions, construction layout surveys, GPS services, and LIDAR surveys. Proposers must be Florida-licensed professional surveyors and mappers with demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations. The RFQ evaluation will utilize a points-based system, allocating 35% to professional personnel abilities, 35% to past performance and experience, and 30% to project approach. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 12, 2025, at 10:00 am, and proposal submissions due by December 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with an anticipated contract award on January 14, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers are required to submit comprehensive documentation including Interest in Competitive Bid forms, SunBiz Registration Certificates, Non-Collusion Affidavits, and Public Entity Crime Forms. Submission requirements mandate detailed company qualifications, key personnel resumes, project experience, current workload analysis, and a comprehensive project approach. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will make awards based on identifying the most qualified proposer. The procurement appears structured to establish a multi-year, potentially ongoing professional services contract for survey and mapping needs, with the City seeking a versatile and experienced consulting partner capable of supporting various municipal infrastructure and utility projects.