ADVERTISEMENT
REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS
Town of Century, Florida
Water and Wastewater
7995 N Century Blvd.
Century, FL 32535
Phone: (850) 256-3208 ~ Fax: (850) 256-0318
The Town of Century, Florida, Water and Wastewater Department will receive sealed proposals for: ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ROADWAY, STORMWATER, WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA, INCLUDING, ENGINEERING DESIGN, DRAWINGS, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS, PERMITTING, BID EVALUATION, SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION, AND FINAL CERTIFICATION. THIS RFQ WILL ALSO INCLUDE GRANT WRITING AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION.
Sealed proposals will be received by the TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA, at 7995 N Century Blvd., Century, FL 32535 until 3:00pm CT on Friday, May 22nd (5/22/2026). Proposals received after the designated time and/or date will not be considered. Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Town of Century, Florida offices at 10:00am CT on Tuesday May 26th (5/26/2026) in Town Hall, Council Chambers. Late submittals will be returned to the sender unopened. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the RFP number, time, and date of opening.
Mail or deliver to:
Town of Century,
Florida 7995 N Century Blvd.
Century, FL 32535
Attn: TOC-2026-CES
Scope: Includes, but is not limited to, the above-listed services, including compliance with all applicable Town of Century, Florida, state and federal laws, statutes, administrative rules, contract provisions, acts, and procedural requirements and in accordance with USDA Rural Utilities Service guidelines.
Copies of the Documents may be obtained from Town of Century, Florida offices, 7995 N Century Blvd., Century, FL 32535 or requested online at townofcentury@centuryflorida.us.
The Town of Century, Florida reserves the right to: waive any technicalities; reject any and all proposals which are incomplete, conditional, non-responsive, or which contain additions not allowed for; reject any or all proposals in whole or in part with or without cause; and accept the proposal which best serves the utility.
Publish: Newspaper: Tri City Ledger - May 7th, May 14th, May 21st, 2026.
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
In order to be considered responsive, all Proposals must be made in accordance with these Instructions to Proposers.
1. DOCUMENTS
The Request For Proposal (RFP) Documents may be obtained from the Town of Century [hereafter referred to as the OWNER], Florida, 7995 N Century Blvd., Century, FL 32535.
2. EXAMINATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS
It is the responsibility of each Proposer before submitting a Proposal, to:
a. Examine the RFP Documents thoroughly; and
b. Consider federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and local conditions that may affect cost, progress, or performance of the project.
3. QUESTIONS
Submit or fax all questions about the RFP Documents to the Town of Century, Florida, 7995 N Century Blvd., Century, FL 32535, fax number: (850) 256-0318, Attention: Town Administrator, in writing no later than 3:00pm CT, May 18th (five (5) working days prior to the Proposal Opening). Written replies will be issued to all Proposers of record. Questions received less than five (5) working days before Proposal opening cannot and will not be answered.
4. DEFINITIONS
Whenever in these Instructions, the terms defined in the Contract are used (or pronouns used in place of them), the intent and meaning of such terms shall be interpreted as indicated in the Contract.
In addition, the following definitions shall apply:
Proposal means an executed formal document submitted to the OWNER, Florida stating the goods, consultant services, and/or services, as applicable, offered by the proposer to satisfy the needs as requested in the request for proposal all in accordance with the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) Title 19, Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.
Contract means the Goods Agreement between the successful proposer as vendor and the OWNER, Florida in the form attached to and included in the RFP Documents.
Goods, consultant services, and/or services, as applicable, mean:
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ROADWAY, STORMWATER, WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA, INCLUDING, ENGINEERING DESIGN, DRAWINGS, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS, PERMITTING, BID EVALUATION, SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION, AND FINAL CERTIFICATION. THIS RFQ WILL ALSO INCLUDE GRANT WRITING AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION.
RFQ Documents means the Contract and these Instructions to Proposers.
Contractor means any person, firm, or entity having a contract with the OWNER.
Vendor means an actual or potential supplier of goods, services, and/or consultant services.
5. PROPOSAL PACKAGE
Proposals shall be made in the manner set forth herein. The Proposal Package shall consist of:
A Cover Letter single page and one-sided. Minimum 10-point font. The cover letter shall include a proposal statement setting forth in detail how the Proposal meets the proposal requirements and evaluation factors.
The completed PROPOSAL FORM, only.
Proposer shall not submit additional pictures, photographs, graphics, resumes, and data not specifically requested below and/or in the PROPOSAL FORM. Proposals shall be stapled. Proposals shall NOT be bound with covers, dividers, ring binders, comb bindings, etc.
Identification of any and all proposed subcontractors and Project Team Members, including professional resumes and applicable licensure or registration information.
Evidence of required registration and/or licensure as set forth in the RFQ Documents.
One (1) original and five (5) copies of the fully completed and executed Proposal Package shall be submitted. Proposal Packages submitted after the time and date specified will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
6. SUBMITTAL
Submit entire Proposal Package (one (1) original and five (5) copies) in an opaque, sealed envelope. Identify the envelope with: (1) Project Name, (2) Name of Proposer, and (3) Proposal Number. Submit Proposal Package in accordance with the Request for Proposals/Advertisement. All items in the Proposal Package required for responsive Proposal shall be included. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure that the Proposal Package is complete and received at the proper time.
7. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL
The Proposal may be withdrawn by the Proposer by means of a written request, signed by the Proposer or its duly authorized representative. Such written request must be delivered to the place specified in the Request for Proposals/Advertisement for the receipt of Proposals prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Proposals. Modifications will not be accepted or acknowledged.
8. DISQUALIFICATION
More than one Proposal from an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association under the same or different names will not be considered. If the OWNER believes that collusion exists among Proposers, all Proposals will be rejected.
9. PRE-BID MEETING
N/A
10. OPENING
Proposals will be publicly opened as announced in the Request for Proposals/Advertisement.
11. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENT
In accordance with PROPOSAL PACKAGE section.
12. EVALUATION FACTORS
The evaluation factors include, but are not limited to, innovation; project approach and methodology; capability; qualifications, experience; price; and past performance with other entities or the OWNER. The OWNER shall award to the responsive and qualified proposer whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the OWNER. Evaluation of proposals shall be based on the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals and any other relevant information obtained through the evaluation process.
Cover Letter single page / 1 sided
Proposal Form complete & stapled
Ability of Project Manager & Project Engineer 5 similar projects
Satisfactory record of integrity
Engineering Team Composition
Team members & assignments
Experience of Design Office 5 similar projects
Location of Work To Be Performed
Project Management and Design Approach and Understanding
Insurance Statement
Other criteria as relevant
13. STANDARD OF QUALIFICATION
All awards made by the OWNER, whether obtained by invitation to bid/advertisement, or request for information, proposal, or quotation, shall consider whether the prospective contractor/vendor meets the standard of qualification. Factors to be considered in determining whether the standard of qualification has been met shall include whether a prospective contractor/vendor has available the appropriate financial, material, equipment, facility, and personnel resources and expertise, or the ability to obtain them, necessary to indicate its capability to meet all contractual requirements; satisfactory record of performance; satisfactory record of integrity; legal ability to contract with the OWNER; and supplied all necessary information in connection with the inquiry concerning responsibility including but not limited to any licenses, permits, or organization papers required.
14. QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR/VENDOR
The prospective contractor/vendor shall supply information requested by the OWNER concerning the qualification of such contractor/vendor. If such contractor/vendor fails timely to supply the requested information, the OWNER shall base the determination of qualification upon any available information, or may find the prospective contractor/vendor non-qualified if such failure is unreasonable.
15. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informality or irregularity in any Proposal received, or reject any and/or all Proposals, or re-advertise. The OWNER reserves the right to cancel the award of any Contract at any time before the execution of such Contract by all parties without any liability to the OWNER. For and in consideration of the OWNER considering Proposals submitted, the Proposer, by submitting its Proposal, expressly waives any claim to damages, of any kind whatsoever, in the event the OWNER exercises its right to cancel the award in accordance herewith. In the event only one responsive proposal is received, the OWNER reserves the right to award to the sole proposer; re-advertise the request for proposal, with or without making changes to the evaluation factors; or elect not to proceed. The OWNER reserves the right to select, from among the various Proposal alternates, those alternates to be included in the final Contract as well as the right and option to award or re-solicit Proposal alternates in any sequence or at any time deemed to be in the best interest of the OWNER.
16. AWARD
Notice of the intent to award shall be posted at the location set for proposal submission for a period of five (5) business days. The award shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the request for proposal.
17. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
The Contract between Proposer and the OWNER shall be in the form of the Continuing Engineering Services Agreement included herewith. The successful Proposer shall assist and cooperate with the OWNER in executing the Contract, and within fourteen (14) calendar days following its presentation shall execute same and return it to the OWNER along with the Insurance Certificates and any other documentation that may be required by the Contract Documents to be submitted at that time.
18. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
The obligation of the OWNER to enter into the Contract with the accepted Proposer is subject to the availability of funds lawfully appropriated for the services by the OWNER.
19. REGISTRATION OR LICENSE
The Proposer shall have or obtain the necessary professional registrations, certifications, and licenses necessary to perform the work and comply with federal, state, and local requirements and regulations.
20. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
Pursuant to Florida Statutes section 287.133(2)(a), all Proposers are hereby notified that a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Florida Statutes section 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO (currently $35,000) for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
A "Public entity crime" means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with the State of Florida, any of its departments or agencies, or any political subdivision of the State of Florida, or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services, any lease for real property, or any contract for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.
21. TAXES
Cost of all sales and other taxes for which the Proposer is liable under the Contract shall be included in the Proposal.
END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
5/12,5/19/2026