RFQ 24.25.402 SS Resilient Waterfront Adaptation Plan

The City of West Palm Beach issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to develop a Resilient Waterfront Adaptation Plan that aligns with the Florida Adaptation Planning Guidebook. The plan must assess adaptive capacities, prioritize needs, and identify adaptation strategies for waterfront areas, funded by a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) grant and subject to federal requirements. The solicitation closed on August 15, 2025, and the contract was subsequently awarded (vendor not disclosed). This effort supports climate‑resilience planning, flood mitigation, and sustainable coastal development. • Scope includes data collection, vulnerability analysis, and strategy formulation for waterfront resilience. • Funding originates from a federal‑pass‑through state grant, imposing strict compliance with federal guidelines. • The procurement was conducted through the DemandStar platform, emphasizing open competition and transparent evaluation.