Geographic Information System (GIS) Projects

The contract solicitation RFQ-26-202 issued by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, requests statements of qualifications from firms to provide professional consulting services related to Geographic Information System (GIS) projects. These services, detailed in Appendix A, encompass a broad range of GIS-related tasks which may be funded wholly or partly by the City, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), or other agencies, requiring compliance with the respective funding agency’s requirements. The contract is structured as a multi-year agreement under a CCNA-RFQ mechanism, allowing for indefinite delivery of professional services via task orders, though specific pricing and contract value details are not included in the available documentation. The services involve planning, design, coordination, cost monitoring, and adherence to applicable laws and standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Building Code. Firms are invited to respond even if they specialize in only part of the scope, encouraging participation across various GIS specialties. Evaluation of submitted qualifications is based primarily on the firm’s experience and qualifications of key staff (65%), followed by the project approach (25%), and business enterprise outreach including small, minority, or women-owned business participation (10%). Price is not a factor in award decisions. Key personnel requirements specify a project manager and a LEED or ENVISION lead with at least 10 years’ experience, along with a substitute project manager. The contract includes custom municipal terms addressing responsibilities, indemnification, insurance, liquidated damages, and termination, with placeholders for monetary amounts and dates. Deliverables must meet quality standards, be in compliance with regulations, and be handled in accordance with the City’s oversight, including inspection and acceptance managed by the City’s Project Manager. The contract mandates monthly invoicing with payment processed in 20–45 business days per Florida’s prompt payment statute. Submissions must adhere to strict proposal formatting and page limits and be electronically delivered by May 28, 2026 via the City’s procurement portal. Overall, the agreement emphasizes professional qualifications, compliance with legal and technical standards, and city oversight of GIS project delivery within a multi-funded, multi-task order professional services framework.