South Central Regional WRF AWT Conversion and Improvements

Brevard County Utility Services Department is requesting qualifications for professional engineering design and construction support services for the South Central Regional Water Reclamation Facility AWT Conversion and Improvements project under RFQ-7-26-10, with proposals due May 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The RFQ closed on that date; the Selection Committee ranked proposals on June 9, 2026, and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Dallas, TX) ranked first with 15 points and has entered into contract negotiations with the County.

The scope encompasses planning, technical analysis, engineering design, permitting, funding assistance, and construction support including County representation for construction oversight. The project converts the existing 12 million-gallon-per-day South Central Regional Water Reclamation Facility to Advanced Wastewater Treatment standards to comply with North Indian River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan requirements by July 1, 2034, alongside facility rehabilitation, stormwater management improvements, site development, and reclaimed water distribution system enhancements.

Evaluation weighted firm background (15 points), key personnel qualifications (35 points), project experience (30 points), and project approach (20 points). Four other firms submitted qualifications: CDM Smith Inc. (Vero Beach, FL), Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. (Orlando, FL), HDR Engineering, Inc. (Orlando, FL), and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Raleigh, NC).

The contract runs for the duration of the project upon execution, with compensation based on the consultant's approved hourly rates or Task Order lump-sum amounts. The County retains discretion to extend for additional phases within original scope. The selected consultant must maintain professional liability insurance of $2,000,000 per claim and cyber liability insurance of $5,000,000 per claim. Compliance with Build America, Buy America Act requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation procedures, E-Verify participation, and Florida professional services procurement statutes applies. The question deadline was May 7, 2026; no pre-proposal meeting was scheduled. Contact Heather Riley at heather.riley@brevardfl.gov or (321) 617-7390, extension 59336.