Re-Advertisement for Professional Project Management Services

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking Professional Project Management Services through a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFSOQ) to support the Resilient Florida Program and Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection. The procurement involves multiple contract awards for services including coastal engineering, environmental modeling, stormwater management, civil engineering, habitat restoration, geospatial analysis, and construction management. Qualifying firms will assist with inland and coastal flood hazards, vulnerability assessments, design and permitting of flood reduction projects, and construction management. Key deliverables include planning exercises, project management, and knowledge of state flooding and sea level rise mitigation programs. The evaluation will be conducted on a 181-point scale, with 75 points allocated to past performance and 106 points for technical response components such as company background, qualifications, project management approach, personnel, and sample work products. Key dates include a question submission deadline of February 17, 2025, proposal responses due February 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET, and a public opening on February 28, 2025. The initial contract term will be five years with potential for up to five additional renewal years.

Firms must be registered in Florida, hold valid Certificates of Authorization from the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, and have been in continuous operation for at least five years providing engineering services in Florida. The procurement encourages participation of certified minority business enterprises (CMBEs), with a preference mechanism for tied scores. Firms must employ licensed Professional Engineers registered in Florida and be qualified in at least one of the listed service areas. No incumbent contractors were mentioned in the solicitation. The contract will be executed on a fixed price and fixed unit rate basis, with professional liability insurance coverage required at a minimum of $1,000,000 per claim. While specific award values were not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of services and multiple contract awards suggest a significant potential contract value. Rate increases are not permitted during the initial contract term, though contractors may request up to a 3% increase for renewal periods, subject to Department approval. The DEP intends to negotiate contracts with up to ten highest-ranking firms based on their qualifications and technical responses.