Waters Avenue Force Main Replacement CEI Services

Hillsborough County's Capital Programs Department is soliciting proposals under RPS-26-00423 for Construction Management, Engineering and Inspections (CEI) services on the Waters Avenue Force Main Replacement, due December 4, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time through the County's Euna Procurement system. The solicitation carries a 10% SBE subcontractor participation goal, and proposers may request 5 to 7 bonus points by committing at least 10% of their ultimate fee to registered SBE firms: 5 points for proposers that are not registered SBEs, 6 for registered SBEs, and 7 for registered Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

The consultant supports the County's Project Manager on construction of approximately four miles of 24-inch wastewater force main along Waters Avenue from Manhattan Avenue to Sheldon Road in the North Hillsborough County Service Area. The project is delivered through Progressive Design-Build, carries an estimated $2.2 million construction cost, and has an estimated completion in late 2028. Services include on-site construction observation, daily reporting, quality assurance and quality control monitoring, contract compliance administration, change management, pay application review, schedule assessment, work zone monitoring, and closeout and warranty support. The consultant must supply its own vehicles, equipment, and personnel. Engineering certification is a minimum qualification.

The County anticipates one or more continuing contracts, each not exceeding $500,000 per project for as-needed assistance and for projects with construction costs not exceeding $7.5 million. The term is two years from the effective date, with work orders issued based on availability, responsiveness, and ongoing performance. Evaluation awards to the highest-ranked firm based on written responses (maximum 100 points), SBE bonus points (5 to 7), volume of work (maximum 5 points), and past performance (maximum 5 points). The County may require oral presentations from the three most highly qualified shortlisted firms.

Compliance requirements include E-Verify enrollment, professional liability insurance, a Foreign Country of Concern affidavit under Florida Statutes 287.138 submitted with the bid, a drug-free workplace certification under Florida Statute 287.087, monthly SBE utilization reporting through the B2GNOW Vendor Compliance System, and adherence to Cone of Silence rules. Selected consultants must execute SBE subcontracts within 30 days of award.