City of Tampa - 43rd St. Pump Station Force Main Replacement Design - RFQ 27-D-00003 (2026)
City of Tampa - Contract Administration DeptCity · Tampa, FL- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 27 days left
- Primary contact
- Jim Greiner
- (813) 274-8598
The 30-second brief
The City of Tampa Wastewater Department is seeking design services to complete the replacement of the 43rd St. Pump Station Force Main, originally placed into service in 1983. Services will include alternate route evaluation, surveying, geotechnical services, final design, specifications, cost estimating, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), utility coordination, easement acquisition, permitting, public outreach, project management, and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services. The original pipeline consists of 16,423 LF of 24-inch Prestressed Cylinder Concrete Pipe (PCCP) conveying wastewater from 6524 N 43rd St to the Sulphur Springs PS 42-inch force main interconnection. The estimated design cost is $3,000,000 to $4,000,000. Responses are due by December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A pre-submission conference will be held on November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Evaluation criteria include comparable project experience, urban wastewater pipeline route experience, workload and availability, past performance, SF330, 'Ban-The-Box' bonus points, and SLBE participation.
Alternative route evaluation, Complete design of selected alternative route, Complete permitting, Easement acquisition assistance, Construction services assistance including shop drawing reviews and inspections, Preparation of As-builts and permit close-outs
Successful Comparable Project Experience (35 pts), Urban Wastewater Pipeline Route Experience (35 pts), Workload and Availability (5 pts), Past Performance/Low amount of City Work (5 pts), Standard Form SF330 (5 pts), Ban-The-Box (5 pts), Planned SLBE Solicitation & Utilization, Form DMI 10, 20, & 50 (15 pts)
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Summary
The City of Tampa Wastewater Department is seeking design services to complete the replacement of the 43rd St.
Pump Station Force Main, originally placed into service in 1983. Services will include alternate route evaluation, surveying, geotechnical services, final design, specifications, cost estimating, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), utility coordination, easement acquisition, permitting, public outreach, project management, and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services. The original pipeline consists of 16,423 LF of 24-inch Prestressed Cylinder Concrete Pipe (PCCP) conveying wastewater from 6524 N 43rd St to the Sulphur Springs PS 42-inch force main interconnection. The estimated design cost is $3,000,000 to $4,000,000. Responses are due by December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A pre-submission conference will be held on November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Evaluation criteria include comparable project experience, urban wastewater pipeline route experience, workload and availability, past performance, SF330, 'Ban-The-Box' bonus points, and SLBE participation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Alternative route evaluation
- Complete design of selected alternative route
- Complete permitting
- Easement acquisition assistance
- Construction services assistance including shop drawing reviews and inspections
- Preparation of As-builts and permit close-outs
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- RFQ Transmittal Memorandum
- Letter of Interest
- Statement of Qualifications
- Standard Form SF330
- DMI Forms 10
- 20
- 50
- Proof of license/certification
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Tampa, FL
- Reported agency
- City of Tampa
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Tampa - Contract Administration Dept?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jim Greiner.
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What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
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Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jim Greiner at (813) 274-8598. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Alternative route evaluation, Complete design of selected alternative route, Complete permitting, Easement acquisition assistance, Construction services assistance including shop drawing reviews and inspections, Preparation of As-builts and permit close-outs. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Successful Comparable Project Experience (35 pts), Urban Wastewater Pipeline Route Experience (35 pts), Workload and Availability (5 pts), Past Performance/Low amount of City Work (5 pts), Standard Fo..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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