Siesta Key Community Master Plan

Sarasota County is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop and facilitate the Siesta Key Community Master Plan through a competitive solicitation process posted on April 22, 2026, with proposals due by June 3, 2026. The County intends to award a Consultant Agreement, likely a firm-fixed-price contract, to the proposer demonstrating the best value based on qualifications, experience, project approach, and cost. The solicitation requires compliance with applicable local planning documents, including the 1999 Siesta Key Community Plan, County Comprehensive Plan, and relevant ordinances. Deliverables include a comprehensive Master Plan, a preliminary findings report, a documented community engagement strategy involving surveys, workshops, and stakeholder interviews, and a milestone schedule. Proposals must be submitted digitally via the OpenGov Procurement portal and include specific volumes such as a letter of interest, resumes of key personnel (with at least one preferred having AICP certification), experience narratives, project references, a detailed project approach, a graphical timeline, organizational charts, and compensation information. Key personnel substitutions after award require prior written approval, and any changes before oral presentations must be reported promptly. The evaluation employs a five-point adjectival scale and uses a trade-off method prioritizing best value over lowest price, with oral presentations activated for closely scored proposals. The contract encompasses insurance and licensing compliance, requires drug-free workplace certification in the event of proposal ties, and incorporates local business preference forms, though such preferences may be inapplicable due to grant restrictions. Performance will occur in Sarasota County, Florida, focused on Siesta Key, with contractor responsibility for losses during any shipment. No formal federal contract clause structure or detailed pricing information is provided, and payments and invoicing procedures remain unspecified in the documents.