Professional Right of Way Acquisition Services (CCNA)

The City of Lakeland, through its Public Works Engineering department, is soliciting qualification packages for a continuing engineering service agreement for Professional Right of Way Acquisition Services under the Florida Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act. The scope of work includes project administration, title and appraisal services, appraisal review, acquisition and closing services, relocation assistance, and property disposal. Work will be assigned on an as-needed basis via individual Task Authorizations, which will define the specific scope, schedule, and not-to-exceed budget for each assignment. The agreement is firm through September 30, 2029, with an option for two one-year renewals. Qualified respondents must provide a team of at least nine personnel, including a title specialist, two real estate appraisers, two review appraisers, three negotiation agents, and a relocation assistance specialist. Appraisers must hold active Florida Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licenses. The selection process is based on a 100-point scale evaluating experience and qualifications, and because it follows the CCNA, rates must not be included in the initial qualifications package. Required certifications include a Drug-Free Workplace Program Certification, a Human Trafficking Affidavit, and a Suspension and Debarment Certification. Contractors are required to maintain professional liability and excess liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 each, with professional liability coverage extending three years beyond project completion. All appraisal reports must conform to USPAP and FDOT standards, and federal projects must comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act. Payment is made by check on a monthly basis, with options for not-to-exceed or lump sum cost structures as defined in the Task Authorizations. All responses must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 13, 2026.