Water, Reclaimed Water and Well Program Consultant

The City of Clearwater's Public Utilities Department is seeking qualified consulting firms for a comprehensive Water, Reclaimed Water and Well Program Consultant contract (RFQ #39-25) covering assessment, design, procurement, and construction engineering inspection (CEI) services for potable, reclaimed, and raw water infrastructure projects. The procurement targets consulting services for water main replacements, pipeline condition assessments, service lateral reconnections, and hydrogeologic services for production, monitoring, and injection wells. Specific deliverables include reviewing background information, designing water main replacements, performing geophysical logging, conducting video surveys, executing specific capacity testing, and restoring disturbed areas. Evaluation criteria will be weighted across four key areas: technical approach (35.7%), experience and qualifications (25.5%), work plan and schedule (25.5%), and innovative approach (13.3%). The solicitation was released on August 29, 2025, with responses due by 10:00 am on September 29, 2025, and an anticipated initial contract term from November 2025 through November 2030, with potential contract extensions.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, respondents must demonstrate significant capacity, financial stability, and relevant experience in water infrastructure consulting. The contract appears open to consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in data collection, hydraulic modeling, calibration, and cost estimating for water distribution systems. The initial contract value is not definitively stated, but related exhibits suggest potential project budgets in the range of millions of dollars, with one related contract (TLC Diversified, Inc.) indicating a total bid amount of $32,325,000.40 for water infrastructure work. The procurement covers infrastructure within Pinellas County, specifically targeting the City of Clearwater's water system, and will require comprehensive technical capabilities in water main design, well services, and construction engineering inspection. Respondents will need to show proficiency in working with municipal water infrastructure, understanding local regulatory requirements, and providing flexible, comprehensive consulting services for complex water system improvements.