Comprehensive Plan Update

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
RFP-09793
State
Florida
Responses due

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About this opportunity

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), a Special Taxing District that serves as a local government entity, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to assist in the update of their 2020 Comprehensive Plan. The update aims to ensure the planning framework effectively addresses current and future needs, aligns with state mandates, and supports sustainable growth and development. The selected consultant will guide the revision process, incorporating stakeholder engagement and best practices. The consultant's primary objectives include reviewing the existing plan, proposing alternative goals and policies, ensuring compliance with state regulations, assisting staff with drafting and quality assurance, verifying and updating traffic models and level of service, identifying future capital needs, and supporting the formal adoption process. The comprehensive plan elements expected to be updated include Future Land Use, Transportation, Housing, Infrastructure, Conservation, Recreation and Open Space, Intergovernmental Coordination, Capital Improvement, and Property Rights. The Comprehensive Plan Update is on a tight schedule for full adoption by the CFTOD Board of Supervisors and approval by the State of Florida Department of Commerce by September 15, 2025.

The solicitation has procurement preferences for local, veteran small business, and opportunity zone vendors. The District does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the available budget or award value is not specified. Vendors must register on the PlanetBids platform to obtain the full solicitation documents and submit bids and questions electronically.

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SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (hereinafter "District", "Owner" and "CFTOD") is a Special Taxing District that serves as a local government entity. CFTOD is seeking the expertise of a qualified consulting firm ("Consultant") to assist in the update of our 2020 Comprehensive Plan, in compliance with state regulations and requirements. This effort aims to ensure that our planning framework effectively addresses current and future needs, aligns with state mandates, and supports sustainable growth and development. The selected consultant will bring specialized knowledge and experience to guide the revision process, incorporating stakeholder engagement and best practices to enhance the plan's effectiveness and relevance.

CFTOD's jurisdiction covers approximately 24,500 acres of land within Orange and Osceola Counties, and consists of two cities; the City of Bay Lake and the City of Lake Buena Vista. Due to the unique nature and needs of the District and its various residents, stakeholders, guests and employees, the District will need a Consultant that is capable of working closely with staff to understand the needs and priorities of the District. Overall, the District wants this Comprehensive Plan Update to provide a well-organized, straight-forward and concise tool to guide the District's decision making and development over the next twenty years.

The Comprehensive Plan Update must comply with the requirements of the Community Planning Act contained in Chapter 163 of Florida Statutes. NOTE: The update to the 2020 Comprehensive Plan is on a tight schedule with full adoption by the CFTOD Board of Supervisors and approval by State of Florida Department of Commerce by September 15, 2025.


The Consultant will provide support to in-house staff in all work efforts required to update the plan. The Consultant's primary objectives include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Conduct a full review of the existing comprehensive plan and existing development agreement(s).
2. Propose alternative goals, objectives, policies, and recommendations for the listed elements.
3. Update for the required legislative changes. Ensure compliance with state regulations.
4. Assist staff in updating the comprehensive plan. This may include, but is not limited to drafting portions of the updated comprehensive plan including updates to narratives, maps, tables, and figures.
5. Verify the traffic counts and existing transportation model provided by CFTOD staff. Update the transportation model, if necessary, to reflect latest traffic count information. Verify and update the level of service for all CFTOD roads.
6. Identify future capital needs for roadways.
7. Develop (if required) a Business Impact Estimate for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment in accordance with Senate Bill 1628.
8. Provide QA/QC services throughout the update process.
9. Ensure timely completion of the comprehensive plan by February 1, 2025.
10. Assist staff in the formal adoption process including assistance with public notices and preparation of presentation documents.
11. Meet with CFTOD staff twice per month throughout project. Prepare agenda and provide minutes for these meetings.
The following Elements are expected to be included in the updated Comprehensive Plan:
• Future Land Use
• Transportation
• Housing
• Infrastructure
• Conservation
• Recreation and Open Space
• Intergovernmental Coordination
• Capital Improvement
• Property Rights

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