Planning and Zoning Official

Levy County, Florida, is soliciting proposals through RFP_2026_09 to engage a qualified firm to serve as the Acting County Zoning Official. The selected consultant will provide professional zoning and planning services, including handling routine inquiries, conducting applicant meetings, and training development staff on zoning compliance. A critical requirement of the role is a physical presence at the Levy County Government Center in Bronson, Florida, for a minimum of two days per week during normal business hours, with Mondays being mandatory. Additionally, the official must attend meetings and hearings in person upon request. Proposals are due by October 12, 2026, via the OpenGov Procurement portal and will be evaluated on a 100-point scale focusing on personnel qualifications (35 points), the proposed approach and timeline (30 points), and the price proposal (30 points). The award will be granted to the firm deemed in the best interest of the County following a review by a Professional Services Committee and the Board of County Commissioners. Required submissions include a detailed narrative of services, a billing basis such as fixed fees or hourly rates, and various certifications including drug-free workplace and non-collusion affidavits. The resulting contract will require comprehensive insurance coverage, including Professional Liability and Errors and Omissions at 1 million dollars per claim and aggregate, as well as Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability. Proposers may request contract revisions using a specific Contract Exception Form during the question period; however, the County is not obligated to grant these exceptions, and proposals contingent upon them will not be accepted. All consultants must comply with Florida public records laws and provide 30-day notification for any insurance policy cancellations or modifications.