Public_Meeting_Notice.pdf

This is a Public Meeting Notice issued by Brevard County, Florida's Purchasing Services department regarding a Selection Committee meeting for RFP 1-26-04 Disclosure Counsel Services. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Brevard County Government Center in Viera, Florida, and attendance by contractors is encouraged but not required. The RFP seeks proposals from law firms with extensive experience in municipal bond law to serve as Disclosure Counsel for the County's debt obligations, including reviewing bond documents, preparing preliminary and official statements, and developing continuing disclosure agreements under Securities Exchange Act Section 15c2-12. Proposals were due by 4:00 p.m. EST on January 15, 2026, submitted as three hard copies and one electronic copy. Questions regarding the RFP had to be submitted by January 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The contract term is five years with no specified renewal options.

Evaluation of proposals is based on a 100-point scale with 30 points each for Experience/Qualifications/Background and Resources/Key Personnel, 20 points for References, and 20 points for Professional Fee Structure. Qualified firms must provide three to five Florida governmental client references from work performed within the last five years and must submit professional fee structures with tiered pricing based on bond issue size (up to $10,000,000; $10,000,000 to $40,000,000; and over $40,000,000) plus hourly rates for additional services. Insurance requirements include General Liability ($1,000,000), Auto Liability ($1,000,000), Professional Liability ($2,000,000 per claim with four-year tail coverage), and Cyber Liability ($5,000,000 per claim). No specific budget range is mentioned, and pricing is evaluated after qualitative factors, with the lowest-cost proposal receiving maximum points. Standard compliance requirements include E-Verify verification, non-discrimination provisions, and attestations regarding foreign country concerns and anti-human trafficking.