Engineering Services for Parks & Facilities Library

Sarasota County is seeking qualified engineering firms to enter a five‑year Professional Services Library contract to provide a broad range of civil‑engineering and related design services for parks and facilities. The work will be on an as‑needed basis and may include feasibility studies, site planning, permitting, design development, construction documents, construction‑phase services, and post‑construction close‑out for projects such as new park construction, renovations, coastal‑area facilities, environmental restorations, and specialty engineering (e.g., LEED, green building, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, landscape, and forensic). Firms must be registered in Florida, have at least one licensed Professional Engineer on staff, and demonstrate experience in park civil‑engineering and green‑building certifications. Proposals are submitted electronically via OpenGov and will be evaluated by a Professional Services Review Committee using a weighted scoring system; shortlisted firms may be required to present or interview. • Scope covers civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire‑protection, environmental, geotechnical, and specialty engineering services for parks, facilities, and coastal projects. • Services span all project phases from pre‑design through construction close‑out. • Required qualifications: Florida‑registered engineering firm, at least one PE employee, LEED or Green Globes credentials preferred. • Contract term: 5 years, with annual re‑qualification to remain in the Library. • Evaluation: written proposal scoring, followed by presentations/interviews for top three. • Insurance: extensive workers’ comp, commercial general liability, automobile, and professional liability coverage required.