City of Tampa - HFC AWTP RNG P3 Owner's Advisor Services - RFQ 27-D-00002 (2026)
City of Tampa - Contract Administration DeptCity · Tampa, FL- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jim Greiner
- (813) 274-8598
The 30-second brief
The City of Tampa Wastewater Department is seeking Professional Engineering and Owner's Advisor services to support the development, procurement, and delivery of a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (HFC AWTP) through a Public-Private Partnership (P3). The HFC AWTP is permitted to treat 96 MGD with a Type I two-stage high rate activated sludge biological nitrification/denitrification plant, currently receiving ~60 MGD average flow and ~200 MGD peak flow, producing 600 to 800 SCFM of raw biogas via anaerobic digestion. The selected consulting firm will develop technical basis and preliminary design documents, assist with RFP development to procure a qualified P3 partner, support partner evaluation and selection, provide technical oversight during design and construction, and support project commissioning and startup. The estimated fee is $500,000 to $1,000,000. Submissions are due by 2:00 P.M., Thursday, November 5, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-submission conference will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Professional Engineering and Owner's Advisor services, Including preliminary design documents, Technical requirements, RFP assistance, Construction oversight, And commissioning support for the HFC AWTP RNG P3 project.
Successful RNG Project Experience and P3/Alternative Delivery Experience (65 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 Professional Engineering and Owner's Advisor services to support the development, procurement, and delivery of a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (HFC AWTP) through a Public-Private Partnership (P3).
The HFC AWTP is permitted to treat 96 MGD with a Type I two-stage high rate activated sludge biological nitrification/denitrification plant, currently receiving ~60 MGD average flow and ~200 MGD peak flow, producing 600 to 800 SCFM of raw biogas via anaerobic digestion. The selected consulting firm will develop technical basis and preliminary design documents, assist with RFP development to procure a qualified P3 partner, support partner evaluation and selection, provide technical oversight during design and construction, and support project commissioning and startup. The estimated fee is $500,000 to $1,000,000. Submissions are due by 2:00 P.M., Thursday, November 5, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-submission conference will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Professional Engineering and Owner's Advisor services
- Including preliminary design documents
- Technical requirements
- RFP assistance
- Construction oversight
- Commissioning support for the HFC AWTP RNG P3 project
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- RFQ Transmittal Memorandum completed as appropriate
- Letter of Interest addressed to Brad L
- Baird
- P.E
- Chairman
- Statement of Qualifications
- Standard Form SF330
- 'Ban-The-Box' documentation (optional 5 points)
- Planned SLBE Solicitation & Utilization Forms DMI 10
- 20
- & 50
- Evidence of licenses/certificates/registrations
- Confidential Material (if applicable)
- 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 November 5, 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.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
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What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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: Professional Engineering and Owner's Advisor services, Including preliminary design documents, Technical requirements, RFP assistance, Construction oversight, And commissioning support for the HFC AWTP RNG P3 project.. 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 RNG Project Experience and P3/Alternative Delivery Experience (65 pts), Workload and Availability (5 pts), Past Performance/Low amount of City Work (5 pts), Standard Form SF330 (5 pts), 'Ba..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: RFQ Transmittal Memorandum completed as appropriate, Letter of Interest addressed to Brad L, Baird, P.E., Chairman, Statement of Qualifications, Standard Form SF330, 'Ban-The-Box' documentation (optio. Review the full document from City of Tampa - Contract Administration Dept for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tampa, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.