Stormwater Strategic Operations Evaluation

The City of Cape Coral is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive operational evaluation and strategic update of its stormwater program through solicitation 2026-RFP-PW-032-KR, issued on August 5, 2026, with responses due by August 26, 2026. The consultant will assess staffing efficiency, budget sufficiency, and operational effectiveness in meeting regulatory and service delivery expectations, performing seven core tasks including developing a tiered prioritization framework for compliance and enhancements, analyzing costs of facilities and dredging, reviewing and revising 14 standard operating procedures, and delivering a final integrated report. Work must align with federal, state, and local regulations including NPDES, MS4 permit, TMDL, FEMA, and SFWMD requirements, and be completed within one year following issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The contract emphasizes best value over lowest price, with 40% of the scoring weight given to compliance with the scope of work and 60% to qualifications, experience, and capacity of key personnel, assessed through a trade-off process allowing for post-qualification price negotiations. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal and include mandatory administrative components such as a title page, letter of interest, and table of contents, with non-compliance resulting in disqualification. Offerors must provide their Federal Employer Identification Number, proof of active registration with the Florida Division of Corporations, and disclose any involvement with scrutinized companies, suspended parties, or E-Verify participation as required. Insurance requirements mandate continuous general, professional, and umbrella coverage throughout the contract term and any option periods. Payments are contingent on annual City Council appropriations and will be processed exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer; paper checks are not permitted. Contractors must retain all records for up to ten years, grant full audit access, and transfer all public records to the City in compatible electronic formats upon completion. Any deviation from solicitation requirements must be explicitly disclosed, and contractors employing City employees must identify them to mitigate organizational conflicts of interest. All deliverables, including monthly labor details, timesheets, weekly task and project manager reports, subcontract status documents, and executed subcontracts and change orders, must be submitted in PDF or Excel formats and are subject to inspection by the City at any time during performance or after completion.