Oct 16th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers

Officials at every level of government procure hundreds of professional services to meet specific needs. These types of contracting opportunities are abundant, and many industry sectors fall into a professional services category – planning, design, legal, consulting, engineering, etc. Some of the most commonly requested types of professional services include project management, legal services, feasibility studies and IT consulting. On any given week, at least half a dozen professional services solicitations are on the street in every state. The following solicitations for professional services will soon be issued.

Officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plan to issue a solicitation for financial management support services. The call will be for a private sector provider of task order management, cost estimating and program control support. The federal agency will seek assistance for financial services for the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service, which manages U.S. environmental satellite programs and weather data. The estimated contract value will range from $20.1 million to $50 million. A solicitation will be released in 2025.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will seek engineering services for seismic retrofits of multiple structures in Los Angeles. This infrastructure/sustainability project will be structured to improve the city’s earthquake resilience, meet the state’s rigorous safety standards and enhance public safety. The work will focus on high-risk seismic zones that require advanced engineering techniques and comprehensive quality control. The engineering contract is currently valued at an estimated $6.5 million based on similar prior contracts. It is scheduled for release in 2025.

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The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the largest public housing authority in North America. It maintains more than 2,400 residential buildings, and a Request for Qualifications will be released in 2025. The solicitation will seek a partner for architectural and engineering professional services. The work will be diverse but focused on housing authority needs. No value or term length for the contract has been announced. NYCHA officials may decide to include stormwater management, building reinforcements, resilience work and green infrastructure projects – such as green roofs and permeable paving – in the solicitation, which is slated for release in 2025.

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance oversees insurance, banking and consumer protection. An upcoming solicitation for supervisory review and consulting services will be dropped in 2025. The contract, valued at approximately $2 million, will focus on ensuring compliance with state regulations, overseeing regulatory operations and conducting financial audits across the insurance and banking sectors. It will also include auditing insurance companies and reviewing financial reports.

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) will release an IT consulting solicitation for Technology Solution Services in 2025. The contracting opportunity will seek expert resources and customized technical assistance services for customers statewide. Services include assessing IT infrastructure, recommending solutions, project management to implement solutions, application development, testing and short-term staff augmentation. Only one firm will be selected, and currently there is no cost projection for the services to be performed.

Officials at Maricopa County, Arizona, will issue a solicitation for legal services that cover the county and the Maricopa County Self-Insured Trust. Officials plan to award a comprehensive contract that will include legal services – including construction contracts, litigation, employment law, land use, property tax appeals, tax lien sales and foreclosures. The pricing structure will be divided into two formats, one for fixed hourly rates specifically for the Trust and attorney and firm-proposed rates for all other legal matters. If the current legal services contract is awarded renewals, that may push the solicitation out to early 2026.

Officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Honolulu will release a legal services solicitation for the Health Care System. Services requested will include ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and regulations. The work will support the VA’s mission related to health care and services to veterans throughout the Pacific Islands. An RFQ will be released in 2025.

The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget in Illinois is seeking one or more law firms to provide legal services related to state debt offerings. The services will also include bond counsel and disclosure counsel for bonds and certificates issued under the General Obligation Bond Act, bonds issued under the Build Illinois Bond Act and for any newly authorized credits. An initial term of four years is expected, and the solicitation for legal services will be issued in November 2024.

The Department of Commerce, also at the federal level of government, will soon seek accounting and audit support services. The division seeks to obtain the services of a contractor to provide real property accounting and provide legal guidance related to audits. The plan is to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award valued at up to $5 million. The solicitation is expected in 2025.

The Small Business Administration Office of Credit Risk Management will issue a solicitation for financial services that will include risk oversight, comprehensive loan file reviews and regular evaluations of loan performance to mitigate risk and enhance portfolio management strategies. Currently the work is being provided to the agency in Denver. The awarded contract will carry an estimated value of $3.6 million for a four-year term. Solicitation documents are planned for 2025.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission plans to release a Request for Proposals for professional engineering services in 2025.

The scope of work includes replacing chilled water valves in four buildings at a projected value of $914,081, will includes upgrading HVAC systems to enhance cooling performance, improve energy efficiency, and meet safety standards. Engineering services will be required to manage the technical aspects of valve installation, ensuring compliance with Texas state facility regulations. The successful contractor will also be responsible for overseeing the replacement process and ensuring minimal disruption to building operations. A solicitation will be released in 2025.

The U.S. Department of Transportation will soon release a software engineering service solicitation valued at more than $100 million. The selected contractor will be asked to deliver software engineering services, including application development, maintenance and IT consulting. The contract will be structured as a multi-award Blanket Purchase Agreement, and it will cover a time period that begins in September 2025. A solicitation document will be released in late 2025.

Companies of all types and sizes will be in high demand for the many upcoming professional services solicitations for many years.

As President and CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc., Mary Scott Nabers has decades of experience working in the public-private sector. A well-recognized expert in the P3 and government contracting fields, she is often asked to share her industry insights with top publications and through professional speaking engagements.