RFQ NUMBER 2606-PL
CONTINUING ENGINEERING SERVICES
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
CIVIL/GENERAL ENGINEERING, SURVEYING AND MAPPING,
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, AND GEO-TECHNICAL SERVICES
CITY OF DADE CITY
38020 MERIDIAN AVE
DADE CITY, FL 33525
PHONE: (352) 523-5050
FAX: (352)521-1422
Bid Due Date: April 9, 2026
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INDEX
RFQ NUMBER 2606-PL
CONTINUING ENGINEERING SERVICES
Scope of Work ………………………………………………………………………………Page 3
Scope of Service ……………………………………………………………………………Page 4
Part I General Information & Scope of Work ................................................................ Page 6
Part II Information Required from Proposers .................................................................Page 14
Part III Criteria for Selection .......................................................................................... Page 17
The following documents must be returned with your bid:
Drug-Free Workplace Certification................................................................................ Page 19
Public Entity Crime Statement ...................................................................................... Page 21
Anti-Collusion Statement............................................................................................... Page 23
Human Trafficking Affidavit ……………………………………………………………………. Page 24
Conflict of Interest Affidavit ……………………………………………………………………. Page 25
All additional supplemental information requested in the RFQ and/or Bid Form
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RFQ NUMBER 2606-PL
CONTINUING ENGINEERING SERVICES
DUE: BEFORE 2:00 PM on April 9, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed quotes will be received by the City of Dade City (City) until 2:00
PM, Local Time, April 9, 2026 to provide Continuing Engineering Services.
Brief Description: In accordance with section 287.055 of Florida statutes "Consultants Competitive
Negotiations Act" (CCNA) the City of Dade City hereby invites interested and qualified Florida licensed
professional engineers to present their qualifications for providing continuing engineering services that
may be required by the city on an as-needed basis.
CCNA contracts are limited to projects which construction costs do not exceed $4 million and when the
fee for professional services for each individual study does not exceed $500,000, per Florida Statue
287.055 (2)(g). Any resulting contracts(s) will be for three years with renewal for an additional two years
upon mutual consent of the parties. Firm qualifications presented in accordance with the requested format
will be accepted by the City of Dade City, 38020 Meridian Ave, Dade City, Florida 33525 until 2:00 pm
on April 9, 2026.
SCOPE OF WORK
Qualified parties interested in responding to this Request for Qualifications may review or download a
general information package containing a prescribed general format and details relevant to this RFQ
from the Dade City web site at https://www.dadecityfl.com , DemandStar web site at
https://network.demandstar.com , or email request to tmauriello@dadecityfl.com . Attention is directed
to F.S. Section 287.133 (2) {A) "Public Entity Crime" which prohibits certain persons or affiliates who
have been convicted of a public entity crime from responding to this invitation. A form is included in the
information package for execution and submission with a response to this RFQ. A Drug Free
Workplace Form is also included in the information package for execution and submission with a
response to this RFQ. Failure to execute and submit the requisite forms with a response to this RFQ
will subject the response to disqualification.
Consultants interested in submitting a response to this RFQ agree to not contact or "lobby" City Council
Members or any employee or agent of the City at any time during the solicitation period and selection
process with the exception of directing questions requests for clarification through the City Engineer.
Any other contact with the City in this matter will be considered inappropriate and subject a response to
rejection / disqualification.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, waive any informality or irregularity on any
response if considered non-substantial by the City, and/or to cancel this invitation at will. Responses
received after the date and time stipulated herein will be considered late and therefore disqualified.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Below is a summary description of each type of work discipline to be awarded under this solicitation:
Civil / General Engineering:
Requires engineering expertise in planning, designing, permitting, bidding, and construction
administration services in connection with Civil Engineering, as well as knowledge of current
rules and regulations of local, state, and federal agencies regulating the industry, including the
Department of Environmental Protection, the South Florida Water Management District, the
United States Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Corps of Engineers, and any
other governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the same. The firm must employ at least
one professional engineer, registered with the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers,
having training and experience in this general area. Requires engineering expertise in planning,
designing, permitting, bidding, and construction administration services in connection with
structural design and building, as well as knowledge of current rules and regulations of local,
state, and federal agencies regulating the industry. The firm must employ at least one
professional engineer, registered with the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers, having
training and experience in the area of Structural Systems and Structural Engineering. Requires
engineering expertise in inspecting, planning, permitting, bidding, special inspector services,
threshold inspector services, and construction administration services in connection with multi-
discipline design, as well as knowledge of the Florida Building Code and the related current
rules and regulations of local, state, and federal agencies and jurisdictions regulating the
industry. The firm must employ at least one professional engineer, registered with the Florida
State Board of Professional Engineers, having training and experience in the area of
Construction Engineering Inspection. Requires engineering expertise in planning, designing,
permitting, bidding, and construction administration services in connection with electrical
systems as well as knowledge of current rules and regulations of local, state, and federal
agencies regulating the industry. The firm must employ at least one professional engineer,
registered with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, having training and experience in
the area of Electrical Systems and Electrical Engineering. Requires engineering expertise in
planning, designing, permitting, bidding, and construction administration services in connection
with mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems as well as knowledge of current rules
and regulations of local, state, and federal agencies regulating the industry. The firm must
employ at least one professional engineer, registered with the Florida Board of Professional
Engineers, having training and experience in the area of Mechanical Systems and Mechanical
Engineering. Requires engineering expertise in planning, designing, permitting, bidding, and
construction administration phases of services in connection with transportation infrastructures,
traffic studies, warrant studies, and signals. The firm must employ at least one professional
engineer, registered with the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers, having training and
experience in the area of Transportation Engineering. Review of development petitions (site
plans, special exceptions, temporary uses, etc.), and associated traffic impact studies for
compliance with Broward County’s Traffic Performance Standards and City Codes. Coordination
with petitioner’s consultants and the Broward County Traffic Division to resolve issues relating to
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the interpretation and implementation of the Traffic Performance Standards. Review of impacts
of the development petition’s traffic on existing road networks with particular emphasis on
surrounding residential neighborhoods. Review of proposed roadway improvement
recommendations for compliance with established design criteria and to ensure that all traffic
impacts caused by proposed petitions have been properly addressed. Review of existing or
proposed conditions as they effect traffic conditions along city streets and making
recommendations relative to changes or improvements. Examples include speed limits, traffic
counts, intersection improvements, on-street parking, etc. Meet with staff, applicants, and Pasco
County staff to address issues that arise during the development review process. Requires
expertise in land planning, designing, permitting, bidding, and
construction administration phases of service for Landscape Architecture. The firm must employ
at least one landscape architect, registered with the Florida State Board of Landscape
Architecture. Additionally, the firm must employ sufficient personnel to provide services normally
associated with this type of land planning services.
Geo-Technical Services:
Requires engineering expertise in connection with Geotechnical Analysis. The firm must employ
at least one professional engineer, registered with the Florida State Board of Professional
Engineers having demonstrated experience in the activities normally associated with this work.
The Consultant must employ and enlist sufficient staff to undertake the requirements normally
associated with this type of work and must document the availability of proper equipment to
perform this work.
Surveying and Mapping Services:
Requires surveying experience in the preparation of Boundary, Site, Topographic and Right-of-
Way Surveys, and Sketch and Legal Descriptions in conformance with the Florida Minimum
Technical Standards. The firm must employ at least one land surveyor, registered with the
Florida State Board of Land Surveyors, having at least one year of land surveying experience
acting as responsible in charge. The Consultant must employ and enlist sufficient staff to
undertake the requirements normally associated with this type of work and must document the
availability of proper equipment to perform this work.
Architectural Design:
Requires architectural expertise in planning, designing, permitting, bidding, and construction
administration phases of service in Architectural Design. The firm must employ at least one
architect, registered with the Florida State Board of Architecture and Interior Design.
Additionally, the firm must have knowledge of current rules and regulations of local, state, and
federal agencies regulating the environment and all land use and building code provisions,
including the Department of Environmental Protection, the South Florida Water Management
District, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the South Florida Building Code,
and the United States Corps of Engineers
Submitting for Multiple Disciplines:
Responders have the option of submitting qualifications for one or more of the professional
works disciplines listed above.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.