Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Consulting Services

The City of DeBary, Florida, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered 25-25 for Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Consulting Services within Volusia County. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive professional services including mobility planning, traffic operations analysis, safety studies, multimodal and complete streets planning, traffic control device design, public engagement, transportation policy support, traffic impact review, construction support, regional coordination, and smart mobility technology integration. Proposing firms must be certified to practice engineering in Florida, have been in business for at least three consecutive years, and demonstrate professional competency through documentation of licenses, certifications, and professional registrations. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points distributed across related experience (40 points), proposed project staff (30 points), financial capabilities (20 points), workload (5 points), and minority business enterprise status (5 points). The RFQ was posted on September 30, 2025, with proposals due on October 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and the anticipated contract term is three years with potential for two one-year renewals.

The solicitation appears to have provisions for minority and disadvantaged business enterprises, allocating 5 points in the scoring criteria for minority business enterprise status. The City anticipates awarding the contract to multiple responsible bidders, suggesting an open and competitive procurement process. The RFQ includes extensive federal grant requirements and provisions, indicating potential funding sources may include federal grants related to transportation and infrastructure development. Proposing firms must comply with various federal regulations, including equal employment opportunity standards, Davis-Bacon Act provisions, and FEMA grant conditions. While specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of services and potential for multi-year contract renewals suggests a significant procurement opportunity for qualified engineering and transportation planning firms interested in supporting municipal infrastructure and mobility initiatives in Volusia County.