Transportation Engineering & Planning Services

Sarasota County is conducting a Request for Professional Services (RPS #242636CG) to establish a Professional Services Library for transportation engineering and planning services. The solicitation seeks qualified engineering firms to provide a comprehensive range of professional services, including transportation network studies, concept planning, level of service analyses, traffic operational improvements, multimodal planning, autonomous vehicle strategy development, greenhouse gas emissions analysis, and transportation impact studies. Proposers must be registered with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation and have at least one key personnel with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The contract has an anticipated initial term of five years, with proposals to be submitted through OpenGov Procurement by the due date of December 13, 2024. The Professional Services Review Committee will evaluate and score proposals using a comprehensive scoring system, with the potential to select multiple firms for the Professional Services Library.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are clearly defined, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with a $1,000,000 per occurrence limit, and professional liability insurance with a $1,000,000 per claim limit. The procurement covers Sarasota County and specifically includes the Siesta Key Census Designated Place (CDP). While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the comprehensive scope of services and five-year contract term suggest a potentially significant engagement. The county reserves the right to determine the number of firms to be included in the Professional Services Library based on the evaluation of submitted proposals. Interested firms should carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand the complete requirements and potential opportunities for inclusion in this professional services contract.