Design Services for Orlando Flood Mitigation by Drainwell Replacement (Block Grant)
The City of Orlando seeks qualified engineering firms for design services to assess, permit, and design replacement or repair of 13 drainage wells for flood mitigation in low-to-moderate income areas. The project is funded through CDBG-DR and requires registration with the State of Florida. Proposals are due October 14, 2026.
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The City of Orlando ("City") is seeking Qualifications Statements from registered engineering consultants to provide professional design services for flood mitigation through the replacement or repair of 13 drainage wells located in low-to-moderate income urbanized areas. These wells, constructed between 1904 and 1960, have exceeded their useful life and are impacted by clogging, casing failure, or abandonment. The project will perform an initial condition assessment on accessible wells to determine whether repair is feasible or if replacement is required. Where replacement is necessary, the consultant will obtain permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), complete detailed designs, and oversee the installation of new wells and baffle boxes to protect water quality.
The scope of services includes hydraulic and hydrology modeling, inspection review, structural assessment, permit coordination with FDEP, design of new drainage wells and baffle boxes, and preparation of construction documents. The consultant will also provide engineering services during construction including bidding support, construction observation, and project closeout. The project is funded through the Orange County Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program and is subject to federal requirements under 24 CFR Part 570, 2 CFR Part 200, and Pub. Law 117-328 (Hurricane Ian Funding). Respondents must be registered with the State of Florida to provide professional engineering services pursuant to Section 471.023 of the Florida Statutes as of the qualification statement due date.
Key deliverables include inspection reports, permit applications and approvals, design drawings and specifications, cost estimates, and construction phase services. The anticipated contract term is not specified in the summary but a sample agreement is provided in the attachments. Consultants should be prepared to comply with all CDBG-DR program requirements including labor standards, environmental review, and procurement integrity.
The solicitation was published on September 14, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Qualification statements are due on October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. All submissions must be made through the City's OpenGov procurement portal. The city will evaluate statements based on criteria described in the RQS, including qualifications, experience, and approach.
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Proposal Document
View proposal documentSolicitation number
RQS26-0612
Contact
- William Resto, NIGP-CPP, FCCM
- william.resto@orlando.gov
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