Board approves 25 as‑needed engineering contracts to expand procurement pool

Aug 17, 2026

Tampa Bay Water approved awarding 25 as‑needed engineering contracts for five years (not to exceed $1,250,000 aggregate), with individual task orders up to $500,000; staff said 25 responses were evaluated and nine firms were new to the agency.

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Engineering staff described a competitive procurement for as‑needed engineering services to support capital improvements, studies and permitting. James Smith said the current contracts (approved in 2021) are expiring and recent changes to Florida's Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act increased thresholds that allow more flexibility for continuing contracts.

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