RFQ Professional Architectural & Engineering Services

St. Petersburg Housing Authority is requesting statements of qualifications from architectural and engineering firms for an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract covering full architectural services; mechanical and/or electrical engineering; civil engineering and/or land surveying; and landscape architectural services, with qualifications due October 20, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. ET and a pre-submittal conference on September 30 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Minimum qualifications require Florida licensure, an established in-state office for at least two years, a minimum of five years' experience in engineering or architectural services with housing industry design experience, and $2 million in professional liability insurance plus comprehensive and automobile liability coverage. The solicitation emphasizes small business, minority-owned business, women-owned business, and labor surplus area business utilization, and mandates compliance with Section 3 contracting requirements for HUD-funded projects.

The scope includes architectural design, landscape architecture, mechanical/electrical/plumbing design, sustainable and LEED design, civil engineering, structural engineering, site analysis, cost estimating, project management, environmental assessments, feasibility studies, and construction support across building types ranging from single-family homes to high-rise structures and community centers. St. Petersburg Housing Authority intends to select multiple firms and will assign work through task orders with firm-fixed or not-to-exceed pricing negotiated prior to authorization.

The contract value ranges from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $1 million for the total five-year term per contract, with no guarantee regarding the number of task orders or work distribution among selected contractors. The contract term consists of one base year plus four one-year renewal options, with the Authority retaining the right not to exercise any option years. Evaluation is based on technical qualifications scored across five factors totaling 100 points, with a potential 10-point bonus for interviews. Questions are due October 7 at 5:00 p.m. ET, with responses distributed October 9.