Downtown Stormwater Drainage Improvements - First Street Flood Risk Reduction Professional Services

The City of Fort Myers is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide full‑service professional consulting for storm‑water drainage improvements along a one‑mile stretch of First Street in the downtown core. The scope covers all phases from preliminary studies, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, and environmental review through detailed design, permitting, and construction‑phase consulting (but not the actual construction). Funding is provided by FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, so the consultant must ensure strict compliance with federal grant requirements. The effort is split into two phases: Phase I (engineering design and technical studies) and Phase II (construction‑phase consulting and project close‑out), with Phase II contingent on successful Phase I design approval and additional FEMA authorizations. • Comprehensive engineering, environmental, and permitting services for storm‑water infrastructure (upsized pipes, culverts, drainage structures, roadway restoration). • Required deliverables: field investigations, geotechnical evaluations, hydraulic modeling, design drawings, cost estimates, environmental compliance documentation (NEPA, ESA, etc.), and permit coordination. • Construction‑phase support includes sub‑mittal review, site observation, progress meetings, change‑order review, and final close‑out documentation. • Must meet minimum qualifications: Florida business registration, ≥3 years operating history, no outstanding debts or legal issues with the City, and ability to provide required insurance and certifications. • Submission deadline Oct 30, 2026 2:00 PM EST via OpenGov; pre‑proposal meeting Sep 28, 2026 (non‑mandatory).