Continuing Professional Stormwater and Drainage Engineering Services

The City of Cape Coral, Florida, is soliciting qualifications from professional engineering firms to provide continuing stormwater, drainage, and flood mitigation engineering services. This procurement, identified as solicitation 2026-RFP-PW-054-KR, utilizes a Qualifications-Based Selection process with a points-based evaluation focusing on the firm's qualifications, the experience of key personnel, and the proposed approach to the project. The scope of work is designed to be executed via separate task orders and encompasses preliminary engineering, hydraulic analysis, geotechnical investigations, design and permitting, and constructability evaluations. Key project areas include the Trafalgar Parkway corridor, with specific flood mitigation plans for the Chiquita and Skyline Boulevard areas. The contract requires consultants to maintain professional licenses in Florida, Lee County, and the City of Cape Coral, while adhering to strict insurance requirements for general liability, professional liability, and workers compensation. Performance is subject to annual appropriation by the City Council, and payments are processed exclusively via direct deposit. Selected firms must comply with various regulatory standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA confined space regulations, and environmental protections for threatened burrowing owls. The total estimated program cost for associated drainage improvements is approximately 12.7 million dollars, divided into a three-phase implementation plan. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by September 30, 2026.