Engineer Continuing Services Contract for Utility Projects

The City of Port St. Lucie is seeking to establish a continuing services contract with a minimum of five qualified professional engineering firms to provide as-needed support for its utility and infrastructure projects. This solicitation, number 20260176, focuses on the planning, design, permitting, construction administration, inspection, and management of water and wastewater pipelines, facility improvements, pump station upgrades, and general system repairs. These services are intended to support the City's Utility Capital Improvement Plan and Utility Master Plan. The contract will have an initial term of three calendar years, with two optional one-year renewals at the City's discretion. Award selection is based on technical qualifications and best value, with price negotiated separately in accordance with Florida Statute 287.055. Selected firms will be assigned projects on a rotational basis, considering their specific qualifications, current workload, and availability. Proposers must be registered in the State of Florida and provide evidence of their experience with five to ten relevant projects completed within the last decade. Mandatory submissions include a W-9, Certificate of Insurance, and various certifications regarding ethics, drug-free workplaces, and anti-human trafficking laws. Invoices are submitted monthly to the Project Manager, with a standard payment term of at least thirty days.