Pre-Qualified Contractors for Parks, Natural Resources, Stormwater, and Aquatic Services

The City of Winter Park, Florida, through its Natural Resources & Sustainability office, has issued a solicitation (RFQ26-17) for pre-qualified contractors to provide comprehensive services related to parks, natural resources, stormwater infrastructure, and aquatic environments. These services encompass routine inspection, maintenance, debris removal, and ecological restoration efforts across public parks, shoreline access sites, boardwalks, docks, wetlands, and aquatic restoration locations. The objective is to maintain public safety, protect water quality, preserve ecological functionality, extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure, and ensure compliance with applicable environmental and regulatory standards. The solicitation was posted on March 27, 2026, with responses due by April 27, 2026. The contract aligns with federal procurement standards, particularly concerning cost and price analysis for procurements exceeding $150,000, as outlined by FEMA and federal regulations. It emphasizes the need for fair and reasonable pricing backed by independent cost estimates and separate profit negotiations. The City’s procurement framework is designed to comply with uniform rules, and it disallows cost-plus percentage of cost contracting methods. The solicitation is open for a wide geographic scope within Florida and invites contractors capable of addressing diverse requirements involving ecological restoration and stormwater facility maintenance, ensuring a sustainable balance between public access, environmental integrity, and long-term infrastructure resilience. Key contacts for the project include the Director Gloria Eby and Procurement Agent Madison Smith, ensuring clear communication channels for interested respondents.