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

The City of Lakeland Community & Economic Development Department is soliciting statements of qualifications from multidisciplinary planning, urban design, economic development, and related professional consulting firms for continuing services on an as-needed basis under the Florida Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, with responses due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses comprehensive, neighborhood, corridor, and small-area planning; economic development and redevelopment strategy; housing and demographic analysis; impact fee analysis; multimodal transportation and mobility planning; real estate market analysis and feasibility studies; urban design and placemaking; redevelopment implementation and investment readiness; development policy and land development regulation analysis; public-private partnership advisory services; historic preservation planning and adaptive reuse analysis; stakeholder engagement and facilitation; GIS mapping and visualization; and economic impact analysis and implementation-focused studies.

The City intends to prequalify firms with at least ten years of professional experience, preferably located in Central Florida or with dedicated regional staff, who have worked with municipalities of similar size and demonstrated extensive community stakeholder engagement capability. Selected firms will be placed on three-year open contracts with two one-year renewal options. CCNA requirements prohibit rates from being included in qualification proposals.

Evaluation weighting is: responses to RFQ requirements (5 points), capability and adequacy of professional personnel (30 points), experience and past performance (30 points), willingness and ability to meet time and budget requirements (20 points), location (10 points), and minority business enterprise certification (5 points). Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Professional Liability/Malpractice/Errors and Omissions Insurance, each of $1,000,000 minimum, maintained for three years after contract completion. Respondents must provide proof of insurability, a signed Hold Harmless Indemnification Agreement, Human Trafficking Affidavit, and certifications regarding drug-free workplace, suspension and debarment, public entity crimes, conflict of interest, E-Verify participation, and scrutinized companies compliance. The City reserves the right to award to one or more respondents or reject all proposals with no obligation to purchase.