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The City of Clearwater is seeking a qualified professional engineering consulting firm through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Project 25-0050-SW to develop a comprehensive Solid Waste Master Plan. The procurement spans Pinellas County and specifically targets the development of a new Sorting Recycling Facility to enhance the city's recycling capabilities. Key deliverables include assessing current solid waste operations, creating a phased master plan for a new Administration Building, modern Sorting Recycling Facility, and Container Maintenance and Storage Area. Responding firms must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in similar facilities and expertise in economic and market analysis, structural engineering, and solid waste planning. The evaluation will be points-based across five categories: Qualifications and Experience (30 points), Project Approach and Methodology (30 points), Cost Management and Value Engineering (20 points), Project Management and Communication (15 points), and Familiarity with City Regulations (5 points). Proposals are due by 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with an initial contract term estimated from February 2026 through project completion.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned, the RFQ requires firms to submit a comprehensive proposal not exceeding 22 pages, detailing the firm's experience, project approach, staff qualifications, and ability to meet the city's sustainability and operational goals. The procurement allows for either a stipulated lump sum fee or an hourly fee with a not-to-exceed (NTE) amount, to be determined in subsequent work orders or exhibits. Additional services can be negotiated separately, including surveys, environmental assessments, geotechnical analysis, and various design and coordination support. The professional services agreement includes provisions for professional liability insurance and establishes the city's ownership of all project documents. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the complexity of the project and the comprehensive nature of the required services suggest a substantial investment in modernizing the city's solid waste and recycling infrastructure.