Opportunity
Lakeland Opengov #2026-RFQ-040
Lakeland seeks FDOT-prequalified engineering firms for CEI services on Hartsell Avenue Trail project
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
2026-RFQ-040
NAICS
541330
This opportunity is for qualified engineering firms to provide Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services for the Hartsell Avenue Trail project in Lakeland, Florida. - Government Buyer: - City of Lakeland Public Works Engineering department - Project Scope: - Professional municipal engineering services for the Hartsell Avenue Trail, from Sikes Boulevard (SR 563) to Lake Beulah Drive - Focus on inspection and oversight of roadway construction and materials - Requirements: - Firms must be prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Work Group Type 10 - Work Type 10.1: Roadway CEI - Work Type 10.3: Construction Materials Inspection - Proposals must not include rates, per Florida Statute 287.055 (CCNA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified engineering firms - Notable Details: - FDOT prequalification is mandatory for eligibility - Services are strictly for CEI; no products or equipment procurement involved
Description
The City of Lakeland is requesting qualifications from experienced engineering firms prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation in Work Group Type 10 – Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI), Work Type 10.1 (Roadway CEI), and Work Type 10.3 (Construction Materials Inspection). The services are for the Hartsell Avenue Trail project through the Public Works Department. This solicitation complies with Florida Statute 287.055, known as the "Consultants’ Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA)." Rates are not to be included in the proposal.