Professional Traffic Engineering Services (SBE Set-Aside)

Hillsborough County Engineering and Operations Department is requesting proposals for professional traffic engineering services under an SBE set-aside, with proposals due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This is a Small Business Enterprise set-aside; only businesses registered with Hillsborough County as an SBE at the time of proposal submission are eligible.

The scope encompasses traffic operational and safety studies, signal warrants, small traffic control and pavement marking project design, traffic infrastructure and safety program development, preparation of graphs and exhibits, and traffic design plans preparation and review. Proposers must be registered professional engineers in the State of Florida. The contract is a three-year term agreement with potential for continuing as-needed contracts for study activities not exceeding $500,000 per project and for services related to projects with construction costs not exceeding $7.5 million.

The estimated contract value is $4 million. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County's Euna Procurement system. Questions and requests for interpretation are due no later than 14 calendar days after solicitation issuance, site visit, or pre-bid conference, whichever is later. The County anticipates conducting oral presentations with no fewer than three shortlisted firms.

Evaluation is scored on four criteria (maximum 100 points), supplemented by a Volume of Work Score (maximum 5 points based on prior payments during the two completed fiscal years) and a Past Performance Rating (maximum 5 points). Proposers must comply with E-Verify and IMAGE Agreement requirements, carry professional liability insurance, complete drug-free workplace certification, and comply with the Vendor Compliance System (B2GNOW) for monthly reporting of payments and SBE subcontractor participation. Proposers must also enroll in the County's ACH payment solution and complete affidavits confirming non-involvement with designated foreign countries of concern if the contract grants access to personal identifying information.