Professional Right of Way Acquisition Services (CCNA)

The City of Lakeland is requesting qualification packages for Professional Right of Way Acquisition Services under the Florida Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), with responses due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a written questions deadline of October 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The City intends to establish non-exclusive continuing-services agreements with up to four qualified firms to provide project administration, title services, appraisal services, appraisal review services, acquisition services, closing services, relocation assistance services, and property disposal services. Services will be authorized through individual task authorizations on an as-needed basis with no guarantee of minimum work volume. The initial contract term is three years beginning upon effective date, with two optional one-year renewal extensions, not extending beyond September 30, 2029.

Respondents must demonstrate a minimum qualified team of nine personnel: one title specialist, two real estate appraisers, two real estate review appraisers, three negotiation/acquisition agents, and one relocation assistance specialist. Evaluation is weighted 50 points on understanding and approach to the scope, 30 points on technical qualifications and relevant experience, and 20 points on project staffing plan and availability/workload.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $5 million aggregate), Professional Liability ($1 million), Business Automobile Liability ($1 million), Excess Liability ($1 million), and Workers' Compensation, with coverage required for three years post-completion. Respondents must submit proof of insurance, W-9, Hold Harmless Indemnification Agreement, Human Trafficking Affidavit, drug-free workplace certification, suspension and debarment certification, public entity crimes certification, conflict of interest disclosure, non-collusion certification, E-Verify certification, and Scrutinized Companies certification. Pricing is excluded from qualification submissions; compensation will be negotiated separately upon award using hourly rates and unit prices with reimbursable expenses passed through at cost factor 1.0. Responses must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lakelandgov. Qualifications remain valid for 60 days from opening date.