West Bay Wastewater Capacity Enhancement

Bay County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department is requesting qualifications for a comprehensive feasibility study on developing a new wastewater treatment facility to serve northwest Bay County, Florida, with submissions due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. All firms must hold Florida Professional Engineer licenses; sub-consultants are permitted with prior approval and must meet the same licensing requirements as the prime consultant.

The scope encompasses evaluation of treatment technologies, site conditions, environmental constraints, collection and conveyance systems, and recommendations for facility sizing, treatment processes, and phased implementation. Submittals must include an executive summary, firm information, approach and understanding, personnel qualifications with resumes, project history demonstrating similar experience, and certifications regarding scrutinized companies, foreign entities, human trafficking compliance, drug-free workplace, and conflict of interest disclosures.

The contract term is 365 days from the notice to proceed. The award will be made on a fixed-price, fixed-time basis to the responsive, responsible respondent ranking highest. Evaluation criteria are firm information (10 points), approach and understanding (30 points), personnel qualifications (20 points), and project history (40 points). Funding is contingent upon strict conformance to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) guidelines and FDEP Agreement L0138.

The consultant must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage as specified in Bay County Insurance Requirements, comply with all federal and state laws including E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and adhere to public records requirements under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. The sample professional services contract establishes a not-to-exceed fee structure with monthly invoicing and compliance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act. Questions are due July 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. The evaluation committee will conduct initial scoring and ranking August 10–21, 2026, with the Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled for award on September 15, 2026.