Municipal Fire Protection Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Program and Rate Study

The City of Lakeland is seeking professional consulting services under solicitation 2026-RFP-100 to conduct a Municipal Fire Protection Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Program and Rate Study. The primary objective of this engagement is to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a non-ad valorem assessment to fund eligible costs for municipal fire protection services. The selected consultant will be responsible for analyzing assessment methodologies to develop a rate structure that is equitable, legally supportable, and administratively feasible. This solicitation was posted on August 14, 2026, with a response deadline of September 21, 2026. Managed by the City Manager's Office in Lakeland, Florida, the project is overseen by Assistant City Manager Rob Hernandez and Purchasing Manager Cristy Newton. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the specified deadline to be considered for this SLED organization project.