Board awards 25 'as-needed' engineering contracts, creating $1.25M capacity for smaller tasks

Aug 17, 2026

Tampa Bay Water recommended and the board approved awarding 25 as-needed engineering contracts for up to $1.25 million total capacity, with individual tasks up to $500,000 (larger tasks require board approval).

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James Smith, a professional engineer in Tampa Bay Water's engineering department, summarized a competitive procurement that yielded 25 recommended firms for five-year 'as-needed' engineering contracts. The recommended pool increases the agency's flexibility for design, permitting and technical support on smaller projects.

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