Water Reclamation Facility Electrical Capacity and Emergency Power Evaluation

The City of Bradenton, Florida, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select an engineering firm to conduct a comprehensive Electrical Capacity and Emergency Power Evaluation for its Water Reclamation Facility located at 1810 1st Street, Bradenton, FL 34208. The procurement encompasses a detailed assessment of the facility's electrical infrastructure, including review of existing electrical documentation, identification of current and proposed electrical loads, on-site investigation of electrical services and emergency power systems, evaluation of electrical demand and available capacity, and development of prioritized improvement recommendations. Key deliverables include a written technical memorandum documenting existing conditions, evaluation methodology, findings, and recommendations with opinion of probable construction cost (AACE Class 4); assessment of existing switchgear and arc flash hazards; proposed electrical system reconfiguration with recommended power monitoring and protection systems; and supporting exhibits and drawings. Qualified proposers must be registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to provide engineering services, with at least one key personnel member holding a current Professional Engineer license from the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, and preferred qualifications include demonstrated experience with at least two projects providing emergency power and/or electrical power master planning within the past ten years. The evaluation criteria allocate 35 points to the ability of professional personnel, 35 points to proposer's past performance and experience, and 30 points to project approach. Critical dates include a pre-proposal meeting on February 11, 2026, at 10:00 am, a question submission deadline of February 19, 2026, at 5:00 pm, proposal submission due March 5, 2026, at 2:30 pm through the OpenGov portal, evaluation meeting on March 13, 2026, short-listed proposer presentations on March 24, 2026, and notice of recommended award and contract award on March 25, 2026.

The RFQ does not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. All proposers must submit required administrative forms including an Interest in Competitive Bid, SunBiz registration documentation, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Public Entity Crimes Form, Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, and certifications for examination of documents, drug-free workplace compliance, and scrutinized companies compliance. Proposals must include a letter of interest, proposer information, licenses and certifications, resumes of key personnel, experience and capabilities (limited to a maximum of five projects completed within the past ten years), current and projected workload, detailed project approach with organizational structure, and a graphical schedule/timeline. No specific contract pricing, term length, renewal options, or award value is identified in the RFQ announcement, as these details will be determined through the evaluation and selection process following the completion of the technical review and presentation phase.