Professional Right of Way Acquisition Services (CCNA)

The City of Lakeland, Florida is requesting qualifications for professional right-of-way acquisition services under the Florida Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), with qualifications due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a continuing services agreement with task authorizations issued on an as-needed basis; the City provides no guarantee of minimum work.

The scope encompasses project administration, title services, appraisal and appraisal review services, acquisition services, closing services, relocation assistance services, and property disposal services related to right-of-way. Specific services are authorized through individual work orders.

Selection will be weighted as follows: understanding and approach to the right-of-way acquisition scope (50 points), consultant technical qualifications and relevant experience (30 points), and project staffing plan and availability/workload (20 points). Under CCNA rules, pricing and rates are not included in qualification submissions and will be negotiated separately following selection.

Respondents must submit certificates of insurance documenting minimum coverage of $1,000,000 each for commercial general liability, business automobile liability, workers' compensation, excess liability, and professional liability/malpractice insurance. All qualifications must include a notarized hold harmless indemnification agreement, notarized human trafficking affidavit, and certifications covering drug-free workplace, suspension and debarment, public entity crimes, conflict of interest, non-collusion, and E-Verify compliance. Qualification packages are valid for sixty days from opening. Responses must be submitted electronically through the City's procurement portal (OpenGov). Written questions are due October 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The City reserves the right to award to one or more respondents and to waive technicalities or irregularities.