Wastewater Transmission System Hydraulic Model

The City of Pembroke Pines in Broward County, Florida, is seeking qualified consulting firms to develop, calibrate, and implement a comprehensive hydraulic model for its wastewater transmission system. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) requires firms to create a detailed model using InfoWorks ICM software, covering main gravity mains, force mains, and lift stations, with the primary objective of assessing and optimizing system capacity. Proposing firms must demonstrate expertise in hydraulic modeling, with evaluation criteria focusing on personnel adequacy, past performance, capabilities, experience, understanding of work, and ability to meet time and budget requirements. The solicitation was issued on January 15, 2025, with questions due by February 4, 2025, and bid submissions required by February 18, 2025. The City will conduct a two-phase evaluation process, potentially short-listing firms and conducting discussions or presentations, with the ultimate goal of negotiating a contract with the most qualified firm. The project is anticipated to take 12 months to complete after the notice to proceed, with an initial one-year contract period.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations, but the evaluation criteria suggest consideration for minority business enterprise status. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The estimated project cost is $750,000, and no grant or federal funding is applicable to this procurement. The contract does not require proposal security, bid bonds, payment bonds, or performance bonds. Proposing firms will need to comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including general liability, workers' compensation, auto liability, and professional liability insurance. Contractors must also adhere to federal compliance standards, background screening protocols, and various administrative requirements outlined in the Contractual Services Agreement. The project involves developing a hydraulic model that will provide critical insights into the city's wastewater transmission system capacity and potential optimization strategies.