Pinellas County Utilities Augmented Staffing Professional Engineering Services - 27-0016-RFQ-CCNAC (2026)
Pinellas CountyCounty · Clearwater, FL- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 29 days left
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Bunita Kimm
- (727) 464-4750
The 30-second brief
Pinellas County Utilities seeks professional engineering services to perform integrated program management and general support for Capital Improvement Program projects identified in the County's six-year plan. The selected project manager will oversee water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure projects utilizing delivery methods such as design-bid-build, CMAR, design-build, and PDB. Scope involves civil, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, HVAC, mechanical, structural, and surveying services, plus grant compliance, cost estimating, and performance tracking via SharePoint dashboards. Proposals are due by December 10, 2026, with a mandatory virtual pre-conference meeting on November 19, 2026. Evaluation criteria include firm qualifications, past performance, volume of previous county work, and SBE participation.
Ability of Firm and Professional Personnel, Willingness and Ability to Meet Schedule and Budget (42.5%), Firm Experience with Projects of Similar Size and Past Performance (37.5%), Volume of Work Previously Awarded by the County (5%), Minority Business Status (2.5%), Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise Status (10%), Location (2.5%)
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Summary
Pinellas County Utilities seeks professional engineering services to perform integrated program management and general support for Capital Improvement Program projects identified in the County's six-year plan.
The selected project manager will oversee water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure projects utilizing delivery methods such as design-bid-build, CMAR, design-build, and PDB. Scope involves civil, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, HVAC, mechanical, structural, and surveying services, plus grant compliance, cost estimating, and performance tracking via SharePoint dashboards. Proposals are due by December 10, 2026, with a mandatory virtual pre-conference meeting on November 19, 2026. Evaluation criteria include firm qualifications, past performance, volume of previous county work, and SBE participation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Ability of Firm and Professional Personnel, Willingness and Ability to Meet Schedule and Budget (42.5%), Firm Experience with Projects of Similar Size and Past Performance (37.5%), Volume of Work Previously Awarded by the County (5%), Minority Business Status (2.5%), Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise Status (10%), Location (2.5%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Standard Forms 330
- Small Business Enterprise SBE Status Form
- E-Verify Affidavit
- W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID Number and Certification
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pinellasfl
- Scope location
- Clearwater, FL
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Pinellas County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pinellasfl. For questions, contact Bunita Kimm.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Pinellas County in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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 Bunita Kimm at (727) 464-4750. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Ability of Firm and Professional Personnel, Willingness and Ability to Meet Schedule and Budget (42.5%), Firm Experience with Projects of Similar Size and Past Performance (37.5%), Volume of Work Prev..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Pinellas County?
All active and historical solicitations from Pinellas County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Pinellas County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Standard Forms 330, Small Business Enterprise SBE Status Form, E-Verify Affidavit, W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID Number and Certification, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from Pinellas County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Clearwater, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.