Pinellas County is seeking qualified professional engineering consultants to provide comprehensive services for the Utilities Department Capital Improvement Program (CIP) through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered 25-0545-RFQ-CCNAC. The procurement covers professional engineering services for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure projects from 2026-2031, including planning, studies, assessments, engineering design, permitting, value engineering, bidding assistance, construction engineering, inspections, surveying, and project management. Proposers will be evaluated using a 1,000-point scoring system, with points allocated across professional personnel capabilities (425 points), project experience (375 points), previous county work volume (50 points), minority business status (25 points), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) status (100 points). Additional points will be awarded for local office location (25 points). Written questions for the solicitation are due by Friday, June 6, 2025, with all submittals required by Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract will have an initial five-year duration with potential for a 24-month extension. The solicitation includes specific provisions for small and minority business participation, with requirements that individual work assignments valued at $50,000 or more must include at least a 10% financial commitment to a certified Pinellas County small business enterprise subconsultant. Proposers must submit Standard Form 330, provide proof of Florida business licensure, and include an E-Verify Affidavit. The contract may be partially federally funded, specifically through FEMA grants, which introduces additional compliance requirements including non-discrimination policies, equal employment opportunity provisions, and adherence to federal procurement standards. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the contract review document indicates updated dollar limits of $500,000 for studies and professional services and $7.5 million for project construction costs. Contractors must comply with comprehensive federal regulations, including provisions related to the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and specific requirements for telecommunications equipment and recovered materials procurement. Non-compliance could result in contract termination, suspension, or debarment from future federal contracts.
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25-0545-REQ_Draft_Utilities-GEC_Contract_Review_02212025_Updated.xlsx | 48KB | Spreadsheet | 5/12/25 | |
Sample_Agreement.pdf | 285KB | 5/21/25 | ||
FEMA_Grant_Provisions.pdf | 3MB | 5/21/25 | ||
25-0545-REQ_Draft_RFP-Utilities_GEC-Comments_Added_02042025.pdf | 2MB | 5/12/25 | ||
FEMA_Grant_Provisions_(Exhibits_A,_B,_and_C).pdf | 646KB | 5/12/25 |