City of Melbourne seeks qualifications for professional engineering services for downtown project.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
CITY OF MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
CLOSING DATE: June 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
PURPOSE
In accordance with United States Code (U.S.C.) Title 40, Sections 1101-1104 (Federal Brooks Act), F.S. 287.055 and the Citys standard selection procedures, the City of Melbourne is soliciting Statements of Qualifications to provide the following:
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES -
E. NEW HAVEN AVENUE DOWNTOWN RETROFIT & STREETSCAPE PROJECT
The City of Melbourne requires professional consulting engineering services for East New Haven Avenue in historical downtown Melbourne and other streets adjacent to the downtown. Design elements include roadway design to allow for the conversion of angled parking to parallel parking along E. New Haven Avenue to accommodate wider sidewalks and additional storefront width in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA); storm water collection system design, utility relocation design including laterals, fire hydrants, water services, sewer services; landscape, irrigation, hardscape designs, including decorative crosswalks, tree wells, seating benches, trash receptacles; pedestrian and roadway decorative lighting design and other ancillary design. Public outreach/involvement and permitting are also anticipated. The estimated construction cost is approximately $17.1 million.
SCHEDULE

The following dates and activities identify proposed project schedule milestone. Changes to this schedule by the City of Melbourne will be provided in writing on
Demandstar.com.

Advertisement May 4, 2026
Cutoff Date for Questions May 21, 2026 (by close of business)
Last Addendum To be issued no later than May 25, 2026
RFQ Due Date and Time June 4, 2026 (no later than 3 p.m.)
Short-listed Firm Notification June 16, 2026
Presentations by Short-listed Firms June 30, 2026
Recommendation of Selected Firm July 14, 2026
Negotiations Period July 15, 2026 to August 17, 2026
Contract Award August 25, 2026
Notice to Proceed August 28, 2026

Sealed qualification submittals will be received by the Engineering Department for City of Melbourne, FL at 900 E Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901 until 3:00 PM on June 4, 2026.

PRE-SUBMITTAL CONTACT

Kacie Black, Engineering Contract manager, is the designated point of contact for the project. If technical or procedural questions arise, Ms. Black is the only City representative who will respond. She can be reached at:

Kacie Black Tel: (321) 608-7309
900 East Strawbridge Avenue Fax: (321) 608-7319
Melbourne, Florida 32901 Email: kacie.black@mlbfl.org

Consultants may be asked to submit their questions in writing.

CONSULTANTS ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT ONLY THE DESIGNATED POINT OF CONTACT. NO OTHER CITY EMPLOYEES MAY BE CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROPOSAL DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS.

Instructions, specifications and forms for submitting proposals may be found on Demandstars bid distribution system or by calling Kacie Black, Engineering Contract Manager at 321-608-7309. Submittals are received in accordance with the City Charter and Code of Ordinances of the City of Melbourne, Florida. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive technicalities and informalities.