Geotechnical and Miscellaneous Materials, Testing and Inspection Services

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking responses from qualified vendors to provide Geotechnical and Miscellaneous Materials, Testing and Inspection Services on an as-needed basis.

Background

Geotechnical and Miscellaneous Materials, Testing and Inspection Services projects may be funded by the City, by SWFWMD, by the FDEP, by the USEPA, by other agencies or by a combination of funding sources. Projects funded in whole or part with non-City funds shall be designed in conformance with the funding agency’s requirements – i.e. SWFWMD, FDEP, and/ or USEPA.

Project Details

• Reference ID: RFQ- 26 - 090
• Department: Engineering
• Department Head: Director (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-09T16:00:50.203Z
• Answers Posted By: 2026-04-21T19:00:37.528Z

Meetings & Milestones

Addenda

• Addendum #1 (released 2026-04-14T14:30:07.293Z) —

  Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.

Evaluation Criteria

• Project Team, Firm Specific Qualifications, General Qualifications (35 pts) —

  Project Team: In this section, the offeror must use SF 330 Part I, A – E to describe the composition and organization of the team.
  Identify any other firms (such as sub-contractors and sub-consultants) included on the project team along with the offeror.
  The organizational chart should indicate the reporting relationships and responsibilities of the offeror, including any subconsultants.

  Firm Specific Qualifications: The offeror should identify the key strengths of the firm. Highlight capabilities and areas of specialization provided by the firm.

  General Qualifications: Provide one (1) updated SF 330 Part II, for the offeror's office(s) which will provide services identified in this RFQ. Provide the same information for each subconsultant.

• Experience and Reference Projects (25 pts) —

  In this section, the offeror must use SF 330 Part I, F – G to describe the performance history and experience of the project team on similar projects.

• Project Approach (25 pts) —

  The offeror should identify the process utilized on other continuing services contracts and the process envisioned for the services identified in this RFQ to ensure task authorizations meet expectations. This should include the process envisioned for interfacing with the City through the project manager. If sub-consultants are part of the team, describe the specific scope of work for each firm’s services and specifically in which types of projects the subconsultants will participate. Describe the firm’s approach to the management of subconsultants and subcontractors.

• Business Outreach Plan (15 pts) —

  Proposers must indicate if the company is a SBE, MBE, WBE, combination; and describe how the company plans to utilize the various business enterprise programs in the company’s fulfilment of the contract.

Submission Requirements

• General Information
• Is the Vendor registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) in accordance with Florida Statute §607.1501? (required) —

    

• Is the Vendor a City of St. Petersburg certified SBE? (required) —

  If you have submitted an application and it is pending, please send an email to osd@stpete.org. In the subject line- provide the solicitation number and due date. 

• Is the Vendor a City of St. Petersburg certified MWBE? (required) —

  If you have submitted an application and it is pending, please send an email to osd@stpete.org. In the subject line- provide the solicitation number and due date. 

• Address for Headquarters location. (required)
• Address of office providing service, if different than above.
• Contact Information for Contact Person. (required) —

  This person must be capable of committing the company to an agreement with the City. 

  • Name
  • Title 
  • Phone
  • Email
• Description of nature of company’s business. (required)
• Year the Company was Founded. (required)
• Number of years company has operated under the current name. (required)
• Number of years company has been in the present business. (required)
• Company’s bank of record. (required)
• Describe any litigation that the vendor has been a party to in the last five years where it was alleged that the offeror breached a contract for similar services with a client/customer and describe any contracts for similar services that the vendor failed to complete for similar services. Describe the facts and status of any such litigation or contract. (required) —

  Type N/A if not applicable.

• Identify any government entity that has debarred or otherwise prohibited the vendor from responding to its competitive solicitations within the last five years. Describe the circumstances surrounding such debarment or other prohibition. (required) —

  Type N/A if not applicable.

• The vendor acknowledges that it has read, understands and will comply with Florida Statute §448.095 pertaining to required use of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify system. Should the City terminate the contract with the vendor for violation of §448.095, vendor may not be awarded a contract with the City for at least one year. (required)
• The vendor acknowledges that its solicitation response is subject to Public Records laws (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes). (required)
• Will vendor allow other agencies to piggyback the contract if awarded? (required)
• The vendor hereby makes all certifications required by Florida Statute §287.135 related to scrutinized companies. (required)
• Is vendor required to provide any disclosures to the City regarding a foreign country of concern pursuant to Florida Statutes §286.101 (3)(a)? (required)
• If YES, please provide the disclosure(s) in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute §286.101 (3)(a).
• The vendor certifies that it takes no exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. (required)
• If exceptions are taken, specify in space below.
• Has the vendor identified any trade secrets or confidential information in its solicitation response? (required)
• If yes to the above question, please upload your redacted proposal here.
• I currently have the required insurance coverage as specified in the solicitation and will be able to provide a Certificate of Insurance if awarded. (required)
• Service Contracts Over $200,000
• Does vendor employ more than 50 full time employees? (required)
• a. If YES, does the vendor agree to comply with the living wage requirements set forth in the St. Petersburg City Code? (required)
• Statement of Qualification Information
• Statement of Qualification (required) —

  Please upload your Statement of Qualification (SOQ) per the submittal requirement(s). 

• Select the applicable special terms (required)
• Is this a CCNA project? (required)
• Select the applicable Supplier Diversity Programs: (required)
• Number of Awards (required)
• Will background checks be needed? (required)
• What type of background check? (required)
• What are the insurance requirements? (required)
• Is this a service contract, exceeding $200k? (required) —

  Make sure this in compliance with the living wage ordinance. 

Questions & Answers