Add'l Special Magistrate Services - Code Enforcement

Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division is requesting proposals for additional Special Magistrate services through the Code Enforcement Division, with proposals due October 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST and a pre-proposal conference on October 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM. A local vendor preference for Collier or Lee County businesses applies and carries 10 evaluation points out of 100.

Proposers must be attorneys in good standing with The Florida Bar holding a minimum of five years of professional legal experience and either be a certified mediator under Florida Supreme Court rules, a qualified arbitrator through a recognized arbitration association, or a former judge. Proposers must hold or be capable of obtaining a Florida Notary Public commission and demonstrate knowledge of administrative law, land use, animal control law, local government law, building codes, real estate law, and other relevant legal areas. The Special Magistrate will conduct an estimated one to two hearing days per month and provide Hearing Examiner services for vendor payment dispute resolution. All staff must be enrolled in E-Verify at proposal submission.

The initial contract term is two years with optional two-year renewal terms, running concurrently with the current agreement expiring May 15, 2028. Compensation is based on hourly rates proposed by the consultant and must include all labor, preparation time, administrative costs, overhead, and travel expenses. The County will provide administrative support, hearing facilities, case materials, and scheduling coordination.

Evaluation allocates 100 points across seven categories: Cover Letter/Management Summary (5 points), Certified Woman and/or Minority Business Enterprise status (5 points), Approach to Services (20 points), Cost (20 points), Experience and Qualifications (25 points), Specialized Legal and Quasi-Judicial Expertise (15 points), and Local Vendor Preference (10 points). Proposers must submit required certifications including Vendor Declaration Statement, Conflict of Interest Certification, Immigration Certification, and Local Vendor Preference Certification if applicable. Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate and Professional Liability insurance are required, with certificates due within five days of notice of recommended award. A bid bond equal to 5% of the cost proposal must accompany the initial proposal response.