Bridge Professional Engineering Services Contract

Hillsborough County is soliciting proposals under solicitation number RPS-26-00175 for qualified professionals to provide Bridge Professional Engineering Services for fiscal years 2026 through 2028. The scope of work encompasses a wide range of services, including bridge inspections, underwater inspections, structural and geotechnical analysis, repair and rehabilitation design, structure replacement, construction engineering inspection, and construction management. While the primary focus is on bridges, the services also extend to other Right-Of-Way structures such as seawalls and signal poles. The county intends to select one or more firms for a three-year term, with a total estimated payable fee of 12 million dollars to be divided equally among the selected consultants and managed through a Work Order system. Proposals must be submitted via the Euna Procurement system by April 17, 2026. Evaluation is based on a scoring rubric that prioritizes the ability of the firm and personnel, experience with similar projects, the ability to meet schedules and budgets, and current workload. Applicants are required to provide comprehensive documentation, including a Firm Data Sheet, professional services questionnaires, and an Affidavit of Compliance denying business with foreign countries of concern. Additionally, selected firms must meet stringent insurance requirements covering professional, cyber, pollution, general, automobile, and workers compensation liabilities, and must enroll in the county's ACH direct deposit system for payment.