Seeking qualifications for North Cargo Pier design and permitting services.

ad# 12248243 04/14/26
NORTH CARGO PIER 1 & 2 
REHABILITATION DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES
RFQ-26-1
PN 25-038
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) is seeking qualifications from interested engineering and design firms to provide NORTH CARGO PIER 1 & 2 DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES for the Canaveral Port Authority, Cape Canaveral, Florida, RFQ-26-1, PN 25-038. The project requires the design and permitting of a new bulkhead wall for the two north cargo piers and miscellaneous improvements while both piers are active.
Effective April 15, 2026 Proposal Qualification Packets can be downloaded directly from the CPA website https://www.portcanaveral.com/business/vendor-services/bids-solicitations via the VendorLink link. Direct all inquiries to Karen Pappas at (321) 394-3219 or
kpappas@portcanaveral.com. This solicitation is governed by CPA Policy POL-2016-002-PUR-3, Establishment of a Limited Communications Period with Respect to Procurement Procedures. A copy of this policy is available on the CPA website. These services will be acquired in compliance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act, Florida Statues 287.055.
Sealed Qualifications Proposals will be received by the undersigned at Canaveral Port Authority, Maritime Purchasing Center, 399 Challenger Rd, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 until May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM-EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). The Maritime Purchasing Center is open weekdays from 8 AM to Noon and from 1 PM to 5 PM. Also, by the specified date and time, an electronic copy of the Qualifications Proposal must be uploaded through VendorLink.
A selection committee meeting will be held on May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM for the purpose of reviewing proposals, ranking and possible shortlist selection. On May 19, 2026, the shortlisted firms will participate in oral interviews / presentations (if required), followed by another selection committee meeting at 2:00 PM to prepare the final ranking. The final ranking will be presented to the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners for approval at their regular June 3, 2026, meeting. The selection committee meeting will be held in the Maritime Purchasing Center, 399 Challenger Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL and will open to the public.
It is anticipated that only one firm will be selected. The Owner reserves the right to reject all proposals with or without cause, to waive technical errors and informalities, and to accept the proposal that best serves the Owner.
The Canaveral Port Authority
By Karen Pappas
Director, Procurement