General Consulting Services for Planning

Seminole County's Planning and Development Division is seeking proposals for general consulting services through RFP-4933-23, soliciting qualified firms to assist with updating the County's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. The procurement covers non-CCNA engineering services focused on planning consulting, including tasks such as land use/growth management planning, economic development analysis, environmental planning, transportation studies, GIS mapping, and development design guidelines. Evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on Qualifications (45 points), Past Experience (35 points), and Price Proposal (20 points), with additional potential points for regional Florida-based firms. The RFP was released on March 15, 2023, with questions due by April 9, 2023, and proposals required to be submitted electronically through the county's e-Procurement Portal by April 19, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Firms must demonstrate expertise in comprehensive planning, transit studies, traffic impact analysis, corridor studies, trail and pedestrian planning, and mobility fee studies, with capabilities to support public meetings and coordinate with regional agencies like MetroPlan Orlando.

The contract allows for an initial three-year term with potential for two successive one-year renewals, structured through individual work orders detailing specific project scopes, timelines, and compensation. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the RFP includes provisions for E-Verify employment eligibility verification and compliance with federal requirements, particularly for potential FEMA-related disaster relief projects. The pricing structure is based on loaded hourly rates across 11 labor categories, including Principal, Project Manager, Transportation Planner, GIS Specialist, and Landscape Architect, with estimated total hours spanning approximately 900-1000 professional service hours. The draft agreement indicates compensation will be either fixed-fee or time-based with not-to-exceed amounts specified in individual work orders. Though precise budget ranges are not specified, the comprehensive scope and variety of potential tasks suggest a significant multi-year consulting engagement with potential for substantial project value across Seminole County's planning and development initiatives.