Dean Park Residential Elevation Project

The Dean Park Residential Elevation Project, solicitation RSQ 26-072, is an on-call IDIQ professional services contract issued by the City of Fort Myers, Florida. Funded through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the project seeks qualified engineering and architectural services to provide site-specific elevation designs for approximately 35 single-family residences within the Dean Park Historic District. The scope of work includes conducting structural assessments, collecting survey and elevation data, and developing 100 percent completed signed and sealed design plans and calculations. Because the project is located in a historic district, all designs must incorporate historic preservation considerations and comply with FEMA, FDEM, ASCE 24, and Florida Building Code standards. A critical milestone requires signed structural assessments to be submitted to FDEM by March 10, 2027. The procurement process follows the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, with the city intending to negotiate an agreement with the highest-ranked responsive and responsible consultant. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and adhere to strict federal and state compliance mandates, including 2 C.F.R. Part 200, the Davis-Bacon Act for construction services exceeding 2,000 dollars, and various non-discrimination statutes. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverages and ensure all electronic deliverables meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. Payment is issued within 45 calendar days of receiving a proper invoice, though the obligation to pay is contingent upon annual city fund appropriations. Submittals must be made electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 30, 2026, and must exclude pricing information during the initial ranking phase.