Term Contract for Property Acquisition

Seminole County is seeking a qualified consultant to provide property acquisition services through a Term Contract for Property Acquisition (RFP-604405-22/LNF) for the Public Works Department, Engineering Division. The solicitation aims to establish an on-call resource to assist the county in acquiring properties to address future growth demands. The contract will be an initial two-year term with potential for three successive one-year renewals. Consultants must provide comprehensive services including property searches, acquisition strategy development, negotiations with property owners, coordination with county staff, and potential litigation support. The proposal requires a single blended hourly rate covering all labor categories, overhead, and profit, with reimbursable expenses allowed for travel, meals, and incidental costs. Proposals were due on September 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with a public bid closing conducted via Zoom. The county will evaluate proposals using a 100-point system, equally weighting understanding of scope, approach plan, credentials/qualifications, experience with governmental projects, and proposed pricing.

The solicitation explicitly encourages participation from Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), though no specific set-aside percentages are mentioned. Prospective bidders are strictly prohibited from contacting any Seminole County staff or officials other than the designated contact, Leticia Figueroa, Senior Procurement Analyst. The complete solicitation package was available on the Seminole County procurement website, with careful instructions for electronic submission as a single PDF file. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the contract's structure suggests a flexible, as-needed engagement with compensation based on the proposed hourly rate. Appraisal services are explicitly excluded from the contract scope, and the county seeks a consultant capable of rapid mobilization and supporting various county projects and initiatives. Bidders were advised to allow sufficient time for uploading submissions to avoid potential technical complications during the proposal process.