Renovation of a water / sewer project in Tampa, Florida. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The City of Tampa Wastewater Department seeks Design-Build Services for the replacement of the Main Switchgear Facility and improvements/upgrades to the existing Standby Power Facility to provide reliable, redundant, and fully integrated power distribution for the Howard F. Curren AWTP. Services will be rendered under a contract with negotiated fixed fees for replacement of the main switchgear facility, evaluation and selection of improvements needed at the standby power facility, final design, permitting, project management, overhead, profit, and a guaranteed maximum price with appropriate surety bonds. The work also includes, but is not limited to, engineering investigations, site planning, cost estimating, advertising and administration of subcontracts, start-up, O&M manuals, training, and all related work required for a complete project. Firms wishing to provide these services must submit a single electronic file in searchable PDF format, smaller than 10MB, including the completed RFQ Transmittal Memorandum, a Letter of Interest addressed to Brad L. Baird, P.E., referring to this RFQ, a Statement of Qualifications, and any supplemental material necessary for evaluation. The evaluation will be based on project experience, workload and availability, past performance, Standard Form A305, "Ban-The-Box" compliance, and planned SLBE solicitation & utilization with specific forms. The PDF file must be emailed to ContractAdministration@tampagov.net before the specified deadline. It is the firm's responsibility to confirm receipt of the submission. All Prospective Bidders/respondents Are Hereby Cautioned Not to Contact Any Member of the City of Tampa Staff or Officials Other Than the Specified Contact Person. Woman-Owned/Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (WMBE) and Small/Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) are encouraged to participate in the bid process. The City of Tampa has a managed Small and Local Busineess program to certify both its woman-owned, minority-owned, and small business vendors. Please be advised that even if you have a self declared attribute online, your firm must complete the City of Tampa certification process in order to take advantage of the program benefits in City bidding opportunities. Questions may be directed to Jim Greiner, P.E., Contract Administration, City of Tampa, (813) 274-8598, or E-Mail jim.greiner@tampagov.net. Estimated fee is $35,000,000-$45,000,000. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. The design is based on providing facilities and improvements that will meet the needs of the Wastewater Department to effectively and efficiently operate the Main Switchgear Facility, Standby Power Facility, and related treatment plant facilities. These needs are based on mission and operation requirements. The design should consider existing conditions and the current and future needs of the Department. It is imperative that the final designer and preparer of construction documents fully understand the operational requirements, permitting, site logistics and all related requirements to design the facility and improvements accordingly.