City of Lakeland · Solicitation 2026-RFQ-135

Professional Engineering Services for Bridge Rehabilitation at Oakbridge Blvd. Bridge Nos. 164504 and 164505

Lakeland, FL City Posted Nov 2, 2026 Last verified Nov 13, 10:20 PM
Paving & Asphalt Welding & Metal Fab General Contracting Surveying & Engineering 6 days remaining

What this bid is

The City of Lakeland wants engineering firms to design the rehabilitation of two timber bridges on Oakbridge Boulevard in Lakeland, Florida, Bridge Nos. 164504 and 164505. The job is professional engineering, not construction: the selected firm would develop technical specifications, construction plans and contract documents for repairing the structures. The notice says the bridges were built in 1985, are about 76 feet long each with four spans over a drainage canal, and have documented deterioration in the deck, timber members, asphalt surface and railings.

This is a request for qualifications under Florida's Consultants' Competitive Negotiations Act, so rates must not be included in the submission. Only firms permitted to practice professional engineering in Florida are asked to respond. The agency decides who is selected.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference is set for 10 November 2026 at 10:30 AM EST at the Risk and Purchasing Bid Room, 1140 East Parker Street, Lakeland. The notice asks attendees to RSVP in OpenGov. Questions are due 13 November 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, and responses are due 20 November 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Responses are submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal, which requires a free vendor account.

Who should bid

Paving & Asphalt, Welding & Metal Fab, General Contracting, Surveying & Engineering contractors - the work is Lakeland, FL.

Deadline

20 November 2026, 2:00 PM EST (6 days remaining - last confirmed 13 Nov)

How to submit

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As the agency published it

City of Lakeland - Public Works Engineering has issued request for qualification, solicitation 2026-RFQ-135.

The City of Lakeland is requesting statement of qualifications from firms permitted by law to practice professional engineering in the State of Florida who specialize and have extensive experience in bridge inspections and bridge rehabilitation. This solicitation will follow the requirements of Florida Statute 287.055 termed the “Consultants’ Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA)”. In compliance with the Florida Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), (Chapter 287), rates shall not be included in this proposal.

The selected firm will provide professional engineering services to develop comprehensive technical specifications, construction plans, and contract documents for the rehabilitation and structural repair of the existing timber bridges along Oakbridge Boulevard. The twin structures, Bridge Nos. 164504 and 164505, were constructed in 1985 and consist of four spans crossing a drainage canal. Each bridge is approximately 76 feet in length and provides a 24-foot-wide roadway. The existing twin bridges utilize timber components for both the superstructure and substructure. Recent inspections have identified significant deterioration and structural deficiencies affecting multiple bridge elements, including the asphalt wearing surface, underlying timber deck system, timber structural members, and bridge railing systems. The proposed engineering services will address the documented deficiencies and develop constructible repair solutions intended to restore structural capacity, improve serviceability, and extend the remaining useful life of the structures while maintaining the existing roadway configuration and minimizing impacts to the adjacent drainage canal.

Responses are due November 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.

Questions must be submitted by November 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST at Risk and Purchasing Bid Room 1140 East Parker Street Lakeland, FL 33801 **Please RSVP in OpenGov if you plan to attend**.

Contact: Tara Walls, Senior Buyer (tara.walls@lakelandgov.net, (863) 834-6780).

11 documents are attached to the notice: Indemnification 2026 Contractor; Indemnification 2026 Consultant; Indemnification 2026 Vendor; Indemnification 2026 Contractor - FDOT; Indemnification 2026 Consultant - FDOT; PSM - Contractor Audit Form; Human Trafficking Affidavit; PWCP Reports - OAKBRIDGE BL (NB) - - BRIDGE INSP OAKBRIDGE BL (NB) OVER DRAINAGE CANAL - BRIDGES - 1-25-2008 -.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lakelandgov/projects/320481. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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