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Municipal Fire Protection Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Program and Rate Study
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The City of Lakeland is soliciting professional consulting services under RFP 2026-RFP-100 to evaluate the feasibility of and implement a municipal fire protection non-ad valorem assessment program. The selected consultant will act as the principal advisor to develop an equitable, legally supportable, and administratively feasible rate structure in accordance with Section 197.3632 of the Florida Statutes. The scope of work encompasses financial and service delivery analysis, GIS and parcel analysis, ordinance development, and public communication, culminating in the certification of the assessment roll. Key deliverables include a project management plan, a fire service cost analysis, and an existing conditions assessment report, all of which require written acceptance by the City following a draft review period. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by 2:00 pm on September 21, 2026. The City will evaluate vendors based on their technical approach, firm qualifications, and the experience of key personnel, specifically requiring expertise in Florida case law regarding special assessments. Mandatory submission requirements include a fee proposal (preferably a lump-sum by task), a notarized human trafficking affidavit, and a signed indemnification agreement. Additionally, contractors must provide proof of insurance from carriers with AM Best ratings of at least A and certify compliance with drug-free workplace and public entity crime statutes. Award selection may involve a two-phase process consisting of written proposals and optional interviews at the City's discretion.
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FL, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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