Waste to Energy Continuing Professional Engineering Services

The contract pertains to continuing professional engineering services for the Waste to Energy (WTE) facility operated by the Pinellas County Solid Waste Department. The facility has a designed capacity to process 3,000 tons of waste daily and generate 75 Megawatts of electricity. Managed by a third-party operator, FCC Environmental, the WTE facility plays a critical role in achieving the county’s long-term Solid Waste Master Plan goal of zero waste to landfill by 2050. The contract scope includes comprehensive support services such as operational monitoring, environmental emissions reporting, electrical generation assistance, and project support related to waste, residue processing, recycling, surveying, mapping, and design and construction improvements linked to the WTE facility’s operations and generation capabilities. The procurement process is managed under solicitation number 26-0406-REQ, with a posted date in March 2026 and a response deadline in April 2026. This contract is overseen by the Pinellas County Solid Waste Department based in Clearwater, Florida, with designated points of contact for procurement and program management. A Notice of Intent to Sole Source was issued to identify capable vendors prior to proceeding competitively or non-competitively. Documentation also indicates justification procedures for non-competitive procurement were prepared to ensure appropriate oversight and compliance with county policies. Overall, this contract is pivotal to maintaining and enhancing the operational reliability and environmental performance of the WTE facility in alignment with the county’s sustainability goals.