Traffic Engineering Consultants

The City of Miami Beach is seeking to establish a pool of qualified traffic engineering consultants through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2025-399-WG, pursuant to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes. The procurement will create a continuing contract for design services and studies with project values under $7.5 million and $500,000 respectively. Consultants must hold a Florida "Certificate of Authorization" and include professional engineers licensed in the state, with services encompassing traffic engineering tasks such as site plan analysis, trip generation studies, transportation simulations, and comprehensive transportation planning. The evaluation process will assess firms based on two primary criteria: Experience & Qualifications (60 points) and Approach & Methodology (40 points), with potential additional points for Veterans' Preference (5 points) and Prime Bidder Volume of Work (0-5 points). Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting on August 4, 2025, at 10:00 am ET, with final responses due September 5, 2025, at 3:00 pm ET. The initial contract term is three years, with potential for two additional one-year renewals at the City Manager's discretion.

The RFQ demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive procurement, encouraging participation from diverse business enterprises including veteran-owned, small, disadvantaged, and LGBT business enterprises. Bidders must complete extensive compliance certifications covering local ordinances related to campaign finance, drug-free workplace standards, fair chance hiring, and anti-human trafficking laws. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the RFQ indicates that the City will establish a Construction Cost Budget for each individual project, with consultants responsible for designing within those parameters. The procurement process requires comprehensive disclosure of business information, including years of operation, employee count, and three professional references. Importantly, bidders must confirm they are not engaged in boycotts and have not been previously suspended or debarred from government contracts. The multi-year, on-call contract structure suggests potential for recurring and varied traffic engineering project opportunities for selected consultants.