How to bid on Engineering Professional Services Continuing Contract with Escambia County

What Escambia County is buying

Escambia County, Florida, is looking for professional engineering services on a continuing contract basis. These services will support capital improvement and rehabilitation projects managed by the County's Engineering Department. The work covers a wide range of engineering disciplines, including civil, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, environmental, surveying, mapping, and CAD support.

Specific tasks may involve data collection, feasibility studies, computer modeling, report preparation, design analysis, value engineering, technical reviews, preparation of drawings and specifications, cost estimating, construction contract administration, and construction inspection services. This is an opportunity for engineering firms to secure ongoing work through negotiated task orders.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Qualifications was published on February 23, 2024. The initial deadline for submitting your qualifications is February 22, 2027, at 6:00 AM ET. However, this is a continuous solicitation. This means that even after the initial deadline, new deadlines will be posted periodically, allowing firms to submit their qualifications for review at later dates.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional engineering firms with expertise in various fields such as civil, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, hydrologic, geotechnical, environmental, surveying, mapping, and computer-aided design. Firms that can provide comprehensive engineering support for all phases of capital improvement and rehabilitation projects, from planning and design to construction administration and inspection, will find this relevant. Compensation will be based on individually negotiated task orders using established billable rates.

How to respond

To access the solicitation and submit your response, you need to go to the agency's procurement portal, OpenGov Procurement. Once there, you may encounter a brief security check; allow it to complete. You will need to sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your qualifications. Any addenda or updates will also be communicated through OpenGov.

Tips for a competitive response

When preparing your qualifications, clearly highlight your firm's experience and expertise in the specific engineering disciplines mentioned, such as civil, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering. Provide examples of past projects that demonstrate your capability in areas like design analysis, cost estimating, and construction administration.

Emphasize your firm's capacity to handle various project phases, from initial studies to construction inspection. Since compensation is based on negotiated task orders and billable rates, ensure your proposed rates are competitive and clearly justified by the qualifications and experience of your personnel. Detail your team's relevant certifications and licenses.