Wakulla County Professional Engineering Services for Lift Station Retrofits - RFQ 2025-23
- Due
- Dec 2, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Berkleigh Nowak
- (850) 745-7715
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Wakulla County is seeking professional engineering services for the retrofit of lift stations 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10 in coastal Panacea, Florida. The design scope includes modifying existing lift station footprints by adding aluminum elevated platforms, stairways, and site fencing designed to withstand FEMA floodplain requirements, storm surge hydrodynamic forces, and State of Florida wind loads, alongside relocating power service and control cabinets to the elevated platforms. Project locations include 162 River Road (Lift Station No. 1), 2792 Surf Road (Lift Station No. 4), 197 Mashes Sands Road (Lift Station No. 5), 40 Levy Bay Road (Lift Station No. 10), and 2484 Surf Road (Lift Station No. 3). The project is funded by a grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management ($20,174 for Lift Station 3 and $126,102 for Lift Stations 1, 4, 5, and 10). Proposals are due by December 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with questions due by November 6, 2025. Evaluation criteria include project approach (20), qualifications of firm and key staff (20), availability of dedicated staff (20), references (10), and oral presentations (10). A proposal bond of 5% is required.
Professional engineering services, Design studies, Reports, Construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services, Lift station footprint modifications, Elevated aluminum platforms, Stairways, Site fencing, Power service and control cabinet relocation
Project Approach (20), Qualifications of Firm and Key Staff (20), Availability of Dedicated Staff to Perform Scope of Work (20), References on Recent Projects (10), Oral Presentation (10)
SUMMARY
Wakulla County is seeking professional engineering services for the retrofit of lift stations 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10 in coastal Panacea, Florida.
The design scope includes modifying existing lift station footprints by adding aluminum elevated platforms, stairways, and site fencing designed to withstand FEMA floodplain requirements, storm surge hydrodynamic forces, and State of Florida wind loads, alongside relocating power service and control cabinets to the elevated platforms. Project locations include 162 River Road (Lift Station No. 1), 2792 Surf Road (Lift Station No. 4), 197 Mashes Sands Road (Lift Station No. 5), 40 Levy Bay Road (Lift Station No. 10), and 2484 Surf Road (Lift Station No. 3). The project is funded by a grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management ($20,174 for Lift Station 3 and $126,102 for Lift Stations 1, 4, 5, and 10). Proposals are due by December 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with questions due by November 6, 2025. Evaluation criteria include project approach (20), qualifications of firm and key staff (20), availability of dedicated staff (20), references (10), and oral presentations (10). A proposal bond of 5% is required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Professional engineering services
- Design studies
- Reports
- Construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services
- Lift station footprint modifications
- Elevated aluminum platforms
- Stairways
- Site fencing
- Power service and control cabinet relocation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Proposal Form
- Proposal Bond
- Proposal Transmittal Form
- Proposal Forms 1 thru 15
- Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit
- Foreign Country of Concern Affidavit
REQUIRED STAFFING
Engineer, Staff
- Submit to
- Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners, ATTN: RFQ 2025-23, 3093 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327
- Scope location
- Panacea, FL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from Wakulla County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2025. 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: Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners, ATTN: RFQ 2025-23, 3093 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327. For questions, contact Berkleigh Nowak.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Wakulla 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 Berkleigh Nowak at (850) 745-7715. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Engineer, Staff. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Professional engineering services, Design studies, Reports, Construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services, Lift station footprint modifications, Elevated aluminum platforms, Stairways, Site fencing, Power service and control cabinet relocation. 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: "Project Approach (20), Qualifications of Firm and Key Staff (20), Availability of Dedicated Staff to Perform Scope of Work (20), References on Recent Projects (10), Oral Presentation (10)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Wakulla County?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Proposal Form, Proposal Bond, Proposal Transmittal Form, Proposal Forms 1 thru 15, Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, Foreign Country of Concern Affidavit. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Wakulla 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: Panacea, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.