Planning, Urban Design, Economic Analysis and Implementation Services (CCNA)

The City of Lakeland's Community and Economic Development Department is requesting statements of qualification from planning, design, and economic analysis professionals and firms to provide continuing contract services across multiple disciplines, with proposals due September 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. This procurement follows Florida Statute 287.055, the Consultants' Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), under which pricing and rates are excluded from proposal submissions.

The scope spans community, neighborhood, and comprehensive planning; community redevelopment area planning and programming; housing data and market analysis; impact fee analysis and reevaluation; land development regulations and codes; transportation planning and review; urban and community design; historic preservation; architectural design and landscape architecture; and visual imaging, multimedia, and graphic design. The City seeks to prequalify one or more respondents for three-year open contracts with two one-year renewal options.

Respondents must have at least ten years of professional experience and preferably be located in Central Florida with demonstrated experience working with municipalities similar in size to Lakeland and expertise in community stakeholder engagement. Required submittals include certificates of professional liability insurance of at least $1 million, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence, and business auto liability of $1 million; hold harmless indemnification agreements; human trafficking affidavit; drug-free workplace certification; suspension and debarment certification; E-Verify certification; conflict of interest disclosures; and completed IRS W-9 form.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: 5 percent for responsiveness to requirements, 30 percent for capability of professional personnel, 30 percent for experience and past performance, 20 percent for ability to meet time and budget requirements, 10 percent for location, and 5 percent for minority business enterprise status. Questions are due August 26, 2026. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and award to one or more respondents based on best value rather than price alone.