Requesting approval to award RFP 26-004 for Architectural & Engineering Design Services for Flood-related Projects (DR- 4843) to Huitt-Zollars, Inc. and Molzen-Corbin & Associates, P.A. (Rogers)

Initiated by: Mac Rogers

Requesting approval to award RFP 26-004 for Architectural & Engineering Design Services for Flood-related Projects (DR- 4843) to Huitt-Zollars, Inc. And Molzen Corbin. The City issued RFP 26-004 seeking proposals from qualified and licensed Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms to provide professional design services for flood-related City projects. These services are required to support recovery efforts and help to develop plans to repair citywide flood damage and incorporate hazard mitigation measures where necessary. Five (5) proposals were received and evaluated by the City’s Evaluation Committee in accordance with the evaluation criteria established in the RFP. Based on qualifications, experience, understanding of the scope of work among other factors, the Evaluation Committee determined that Huitt-Zollars, Inc. and Molzen-Corbin & Associates, P.A. submitted the proposals most advantageous to the City.

There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with approval of this item. Contract scope and fees will be negotiated on a project-by-project basis, subject to available funding, FEMA eligibility, and required approvals.

Contract to be reviewed by the Legal Department upon award.

This is the first Council consideration of this item. The Scope of work for this RFP was approved by Council at the November 13, 2025 meeting.

Staff recommends approval.