Various Engineering Services (Disciplines) Through Continuing Contracts for Citywide Use Within the City of Hollywood

The City of Hollywood, Florida is requesting qualifications from engineering firms to provide continuing consulting services across multiple disciplines on a citywide basis under RFQ-402-26-GJ, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm and questions due July 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm. A local preference of five points applies to firms designated as Local Hollywood Vendors meeting specific criteria regarding permanent business location and residency.

The solicitation covers ten engineering disciplines: Coastal and Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering General, Civil Engineering Roadway, Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering Inspections, Geotechnical/Surveying/Materials Testing, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Information Technology/Fire Alarm Engineering. The scope spans planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction-phase services, and inspection work for projects funded through the City, Broward County MPO, FDOT, FTA, Broward County Surtax, and other sources. Projects are capped at estimated construction costs not exceeding $7.5 million or study activities not exceeding $500,000. Work assignments are not guaranteed and will be based on project availability and consultant expertise.

Minimum qualifications include eight years in business, Florida General Contractor licensure, valid professional licenses, and relevant experience in Florida within the last three years. Respondents proposing for Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning must provide documentation ensuring no conflict of interest with any past, present, or future Hollywood developer. Required insurance includes Professional Liability ($1 million each claim / $2 million aggregate), Commercial General Liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation with Employers' Liability limits of $1 million each.

The initial contract term is three years from execution, with the City reserving the right to extend for two additional one-year periods. An evaluation committee will short-list no fewer than three firms for oral interviews, with selection based on qualifications, experience, approach, financial resources, and references. Compensation will be negotiated during the competitive negotiation process; pricing is not to be included in the Statement of Qualifications submission. The solicitation is issued under Florida Statutes Section 287.055 (Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act).