Pinellas County 26-0406-RFQ-CCNAC

Waste to Energy Continuing Professional Engineering Services

The government buyer is Pinellas County Solid Waste Department, located in Clearwater, Florida. The awarded vendor is HDR Engineering, Inc., with offices in Tampa, FL. The contract is for continuing professional engineering consulting services related to the Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility operated by the County's Solid Waste Department. Services include operational and maintenance consulting, report preparation and review, facility inspections, project and construction support, environmental emissions monitoring, electrical generation support, surveying and mapping, geotechnical services, permitting, cost estimating, construction engineering and inspection, project management support, and miscellaneous engineering services as directed by the County. The contract includes detailed requirements such as design activities supported by calculations, AutoCAD deliverables, quality control, and compliance with ADA digital accessibility standards. The contract has a maximum term of five years with one optional 24-month extension and a compensation cap of $7,000,000. The consultant must perform work on an assignment basis with written authorization for each task. Subcontracting requires County approval, and there is a requirement for at least 10% financial commitment to certified Pinellas County small business enterprise subconsultants for assignments valued at $50,000 or more. The contract includes detailed insurance requirements, indemnification clauses, and compliance with Florida statutes including public records and immigration laws. The place of performance is Pinellas County, Florida, with the vendor’s office in Tampa, FL. The contract also involves subconsultants such as BPA Engineers, Cumbey & Fair, Inc., Gulf Atlantic Engineers, P.A., SAM, and Tierra Inc., who provide specialized services including surveying, engineering, and technical support. The contract requires monthly status meetings and detailed invoicing with progress reports. Unique contract requirements include strict adherence to ADA digital accessibility compliance, E-Verify system usage for work authorization, and detailed audit and record-keeping provisions by the consultant.

Description

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Continuing Professional Engineering Services related to Waste to Energy for Pinellas County Solid Waste department. The project duration is from July 21, 2026, to July 21, 2031. The total contract amount is approximately $7 million. The services include professional engineering consulting services on an as needed basis, focusing on solid waste disposal, utilities, design services, conveying systems, and civil engineering.

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