Requests for Proposals and Qualifications

The City of Oldsmar is soliciting proposals from qualified private development partners for the Hayes Park Cottages.  The public/private partnership will join the City’s design team to complete the construction of the project.  The private firm or team must demonstrate the ability to identify all funding as well as leveraging opportunities and is capable of and has demonstrated experience to investigate, analyze, and recommend financial tools as well as legal structures needed to complete the project. 

The RFP will be published on the City of Oldsmar website (http://www.myoldsmar.com/Pages/Online) on Monday, November 14, 2011.  Submit proposals to the City of Oldsmar, Administrative Services Department, 100 State Street West, Oldsmar, FL 34677-3655 no later than 11:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, December 15, 2011.

All questions should be directed to Marie Dauphinais, AICP, CFM, Director of Planning & Redevelopment, 813-749-1122 or mdauphinais@myoldsmar.com.

The City of New Port Richey is requesting proposals for professional consultant services for the purposes of supplying Economic Development Manager Services.   Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., November 28, 2011. Visit the City website for a copy of the full RFP at www.cityofnewportrichey.org  Direct questions to John Schneiger City Manager at (727) 853-1021 or schneigerj@cityofnewportrichey.org 

The City of Clearwater is seeking professional planning services to prepare a corridor redevelopment plan for U.S. 19, addressing future growth demands and the ability of the corridor to accommodate all facets of that new growth while integrating enhanced mobility, connectivity, and increased energy efficiency and conservation. Work products provided under this project will assist the City in successfully implementing components of the city’s Clearwater Greenprint sustainability plan and 2011 Economic Development Strategic Plan.

For more information, go to
http://www.myclearwater.com/apps20/cityprojects/invitation tobid.aspx

Contact:  Mr. George McKibben, Purchasing Manager, City of Clearwater Finance Department, P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748

THE CITY OF LAKELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IS REQUESTING QUALIFICATION PACKAGES FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS.  THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS SPECIFIC CONTRACT INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION; COMMUNITY, NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, URBAN AND COMMUNITY DESIGN, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND REVIEW, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND CODES, IMPACT FEE ANALYSIS AND REEVALUATION OF EXISTING FEES, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING AND VISUAL IMAGING AND GRAPHIC DESIGN.

Qualification Documents may be requested by visiting our Website at http://www.lakelandgov.net or by contacting the City of Lakeland Purchasing Division @ (863) 834-6780.  Any Respondent that Does Not Have a City of Lakeland Bidder Number Should Visit the Above Website and Complete a Bidder’s Application.

Sealed qualification packages will be received by the Purchasing Manager, City of Lakeland, Florida, 1140 East Parker Street, Lakeland, Florida 33801 until 3:00 p.m. - Wednesday - July 27, 2011

Questions regarding this request for qualifications should be in writing and should reference the above RFQ number.  Submit all questions to Mrs. Tara Walls, Purchasing Agent, via e-mail at purch@lakelandgov.net or fax (863) 834-6777.

The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council is requesting proposals from qualified media firms for the development of the Safe Routes to School and School Siting Policy Video.  The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

The RFP may be accessed at www.ecfrpc.org .

Contact: Tara McCue, AICP tara@ecfrpc.org

Submission date : July 18, 2011 by 4:00 pm

The City of Longwood is seeking qualifications from firms interested in providing transit oriented development (TOD) master planning, form based code and economic development services within the City of Longwood for the preparation of the Heritage Village Redevelopment Strategy. Any contract for services resulting from this RFQ shall be for a period of one year with two possible one year extensions. The RFQ guideline package will be available through DemandStar.Com at 1-800-711-1712 or
www.demandstar.com, document number 04-11. RFQ submittals are due on or before 10:00:00 a.m.,
July 11, 2011 to: Longwood City Hall, Attn: Purchasing Office, 175 West Warren Avenue, Longwood, Florida 32750.

The City of Longwood reserves the right to cancel the project, accept or reject any and all submittals, to waive irregularities, and to re-advertise as may be determined to be in the best interest of the City of Longwood. The City accepts no responsibility for any submittal not reaching the prescribed point within the time period stipulated.

The contact is Marilyn Douglas at 407-260-3480.

The Regional Community Institute of Northeast Florida, Inc. supported by the Northeast Florida Regional Council, has launched a design challenge to create the image for First Coast Vision, a vision for growth and development in the seven county region for the next 50 years. Get your team together and help us picture the First Coast! Details and forms are available at http://www.firstcoastvision.com/DesignChallenge.html.  For more information on the challenge, e-mail design@nefrc.org.  For general information on First Coast Vision, contact Margo Moehring at mmoehring@nefrc.org or 904 279 0885 X161.

The City of Clewiston is seeking sealed proposals from qualified and interested planning consulting firms or individuals to provide professional planning services to prepare the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report as required by Section 163.3191, F.S.  Bids will be accepted at City Hall until Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.  To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals, please contact Travis Reese or Debbi Towner, City of Clewiston, at 863-983-1500.

The Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC) is the seeking a consultant to provide professional services for a Regional Land Use Survey, which is a part of the implementation of the Joint Land Use Study for Moody Air Force Base.

 Proposal forms may be obtained from the SGRC at the address shown below, or at  http://www.sgrc.us/procurement.htm after February 4, 2011. The proposal deadline is 4:30 pm (EST), Friday, March 4, 2011 at SGRC, ATTN: JLUS, 327 W. Savannah Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.

The Southern Georgia Regional Commission welcomes disadvantaged and women's business enterprise applicants. This program is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Defense.

The Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC) is the seeking a consultant to provide professional services for the development of a model Noise Attenuation Construction Standards Ordinance, which is a part of the implementation of the Joint Land Use Study for Moody Air Force Base.

Proposal forms may be obtained from the SGRC at the address shown below, or at  http://www.sgrc.us/procurement.htm after February 4, 2011. The proposal deadline is 4:30 pm (EST), Friday, March 4, 2011 at SGRC, ATTN: JLUS, 327 W. Savannah Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.

 The Southern Georgia Regional Commission welcomes disadvantaged and women's business enterprise applicants. This program is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Defense.

The Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) is seeking qualifications from individuals or firms interested in developing a training module for the FRA professional certification program.  The contract for services shall be for a period ending September 30, 2011. The RFQ guideline package can also be obtained at www.redevelopment.net, or by email from Carol Westmoreland at cwestmoreland@flcities.com.  Responses to the RFQ are due on by February 22, 2011, and must be mailed or delivered to:

FRA Certification Committee
C/o Kissimmee CRA
320 East Monument Avenue
Kissimmee, FL 34741

The FRA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses, to waive irregularities, and to re-advertise as may be determined to be in the best interest of the FRA. The FRA accepts no responsibility for any response not reaching the prescribed delivery point within the time period stipulated.

The Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) is seeking qualifications from individuals or firms interested in developing a training module for the FRA professional certification program.  The contract for services shall be for a period ending September 30, 2011. The RFQ guideline package can also be obtained at www.redevelopment.net, or by email from Carol Westmoreland at cwestmoreland@flcities.com.  Responses to the RFQ are due on by February 22, 2011, and must be mailed or delivered to:

FRA Certification Committee
c/o Kissimmee CRA
320 East Monument Avenue
Kissimmee, FL 34741

The FRA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses, to waive irregularities, and to re-advertise as may be determined to be in the best interest of the FRA. The FRA accepts no responsibility for any response not reaching the prescribed delivery point within the time period stipulated.

The City of South Miami is seeking proposals for assisting the Planning and Zoning Department in the preparation of the 2012 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of the Comprehensive Plan. The 2012 Evaluation and Appraisal
Report (EAR) is due September 1, 2012.

http://www.southmiamifl.gov/clientuploads/PDF_RFP/EAR_Consulting_Services_RFP.pdf

Contact Name: Pablo Velez
Contact Number: (305)663-6339
Fax Number: (305)667-7806
Email: pvelez@southmiamifl.gov

Miami-Dade County is requesting information from qualified developers with proven expertise and experience in property development.  This Request for Information is being issued to understand the level of interest and feasibility of developing the property located at 20600 N.W. 47th Avenue in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. Responses to the RFI will assist the County with establishing criteria for the development of the property that would best meet the needs of the surrounding communities and allow for the most effective use of the 168.5 acres.

All responses must be submitted by January 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.  Download the RFI package at http://redevelopment.net/member-services/rfps/

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners is requesting proposals from firms qualified and experienced in conducting a Nexus Study for Affordable Housing.  The County intends to award a contract to the best qualified firm that offers a proposal that is deemed to be in the County’s best interest. 

The Pasco County Purchasing Department will receive responses until 3:00 PM, local time on December 7, 2010, in the Pasco County Purchasing Department, 8919 Government Drive, New Port Richey, Florida.  Responses received after this time will not be accepted. Responses will be publicly opened at the above stated time and date, with only the names of the offerors submitting responses being read.  All interested parties are invited to attend.  Offerors shall submit Seven (7) response copies.  Each response copy shall be bound in a single volume. 

Vendors may register to view and download solicitations by visiting www.FloridaBidSystem.com.  Pasco County is not responsible for expenses incurred prior to award by the Board of County Commissioners.  Pasco County reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to waive any irregularities or informalities.

The City of Parkland, Florida (“CITY”) is seeking the services of an experienced and innovative
consulting firm for the development of a comprehensive Master Plan for “The Wedge”. The Master
Plan should address an analysis of existing conditions, an analysis of Level of Service Standards, the
preparation of a Master Plan to present to property owners and the City Commission.

House Bill 1315 approved the transfer of a 1,949 acre wedge shaped property located between
County Line Road and Loxahatchee Road from Palm Beach County to Broward County. In addition,
House Bill 1315 approved the annexation of two parcels located within the Wedge in the City of
Parkland at the same time. House Bill 1315 specifies that the Palm Beach County land use plan and
zoning designation in the Wedge shall continue until the applicable local government changes those
designations. The majority of the parcels within the Wedge are designated Rural Residential -10 on
the Palm Beach County Future Land Use Map, which allows one (1) dwelling unit per 10 acres.

Sealed Qualification packages from qualified firms or individuals shall be sent to the attention of the
City Clerk  and will be received at the City Clerks Office, City of Parkland City Hall, 6600 University
Drive, Parkland, Florida 33067, until 10:00 a.m. local time, on Monday November 8, 2010, at
which time this RFQ will be publicly declared closed.

Details can be found at http://www.cityofparkland.org/index.aspx?nid=88

Wellington is requesting sealed proposals to provide a Wellington Equestrian Master Plan.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Proposals will be received by sealed envelope in the Clerk’s Office, 14000 Greenbriar Boulevard, Wellington, Florida 33414 on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM Local Time, at which time they will be opened and read. Proposals received after this time will not be considered and no time extensions will be permitted. Receipt of a response by any Wellington office, receptionist or personnel other than the Clerk’s Office does not constitute “receipt” as required by this solicitation. Please clearly mark proposals:
“RFP# 017-10 / ED WELLINGTON EQUESTRIAN MASTER PLAN”

Copies of this Proposal Document may be obtained via Onvia at www.demandstar.com or by contacting Jamison Mao in the Purchasing Department at (561) 791-4105, jmao@wellingtonfl.gov beginning on Monday August 16, 2010. Proposal documents will not be issued unless the request is received at least 24 hours prior to the proposal opening date.

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on Wednesday September 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM Local Time, at the Meeting Hall located at 14000 Greenbriar Boulevard, Wellington, Florida 33414.

EVALUATION COMMITTEE: An Evaluation Committee meeting will be held on Monday November 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM Local Time in the Meeting Hall located at 14000 Greenbriar Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414. Oral interviews will be conducted on Tuesday November 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM Local Time in the Meeting Hall located at 14000 Greenbriar Boulevard, Wellington, Florida 33414. At that time, a recommendation for contract award will be considered.

FOR INFORMATION
For information on this Request for Proposal, contact Jamison Mao in the Purchasing Division, (561) 791-4105.

RFP #20100111 for Consultant Services for the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) based Amendments to the City of Port St Lucie’s Comprehensive Plan will be received by the Office of Management and Budget of the City of Port St. Lucie, 3rd Floor, Suite 390, Building “A” of the Municipal Complex located at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984 5099, no later than 2:00:00 p.m. on October 19, 2010. 

The anticipated scope of services may include data collection, preparation of graphic maps, revised population projections, revised planning timeframes, drafting of goals, objectives and policies, assisting in the preparation of transportation mobility strategies, facilitation of public input, and assisting City staff in presenting to the Local Planning Agency (Planning and Zoning Board) and the City Council.

Website Link: 

http://demandstar.com/supplier/bids/agency_inc/bid_list.asp?f=search&mi=10002

Contact: Jeannie Stewart 772-871-5222 or GeraldineS@cityofpsl.com

The City of Sebastian is accepting written proposals from individuals or firms for the preparation of a comprehensive study and evaluation of parking requirements/needs in the Riverfront District of the City of Sebastian. The tasks will include an evaluation of public/private parking needs, current public parking capacities, projections for future public/private parking needs and potential locations for parking improvements.

The services to be requested from the successful offeror may include, but are not limited to, the following type of services:
•Review related documents including, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Plan, EAR, CRA Master Plan and Land Development Code;
•Evaluate existing conditions for parking demand (supply/inventory of current parking infrastructure);
•Evaluate future conditions for parking requirements (demand for parking and supply/inventory);
•Identify locations for future parking infrastructure;
•Make recommendations to address findings; and,
•Provide document reproductions of professional quality as required, and provide electronic copies of documents

Sealed proposals must be received by the City of Sebastian, no later than 2:00 PM EST on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010, at which time they will be opened and the names of the respondents read aloud. Late proposals will be returned unopened.

The link to the specific RFP is http://www.cityofsebastian.org/images/stories/PDFs/20100817_RiverfrontParkingStudy.pdf

Protect Gainesville's Citizens (PGC) is soliciting proposals for one or more technical advisors to provide
assistance in the review and analysis of cleanup activities done by the U.S Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) at the Cabot/Koppers Superfund site.

This contract will be subject to the grant requirements of federal regulations, including 40 CFR Part
30 and 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart M, and the Protect Gainesville's Citizens EPA Technical Assistance Grant
Agreement. You may view a copy of the Protect Gainesville's Citizens EPA TAG application
at http://protectgainesville.org/epa-tag/.

For more information, go to http://protectgainesville.org/epa-tag/ .

The City of North Lauderdale, centrally located in Broward County Florida is offering an RFP (Request for Proposal)
to solicit proposals by interested parties for the purchase, lease and/or lease with purchase option of City owned property which includes 3 story 76,000 square feet
facility. <br><br>

Copies of Request for Proposal Number 10-02-310, as well as additional information relating to the RFP can be
obtained by phone 954-724-7041, the City’s website www.nlauderdale.org, or e-mail tcordova@nlauderdale.org. <br><br>

All Responses to the RFP are due no later than 10 am, March 23, 2010, at 701 SW 71 Ave., North Lauderdale FL, 33068.

The City of DeLand owns 1.86 acres of land located in the heart of downtown. The City would like this property redeveloped with market rate residential units, or a combination of market rate residential units, retail, and office units.

The site contains a total of 108 parking spaces and at least 80 of those parking spaces should be redeveloped for public use not associated with new residential development of the site. The property permits multi family or townhouse development and a wide range of retail and office uses allowing for mixed use projects.

Any proposed project must comply with the core area architectural guidelines. These guidelines will require quality architectural and site design and the use of materials that are compatible with and enhance the quality of buildings within the downtown community redevelopment area. In addition, the CRA is interested in “green” building construction.

The team selected must be able to demonstrate experience in successful financing, redevelopment, operation and economic performance of projects in a timely manner. Experience working with the public sector in public/private real estate development projects and strong references from previous projects completed are needed as well as an indication that the entities within this Development team have worked together successfully on previous projects.

Contact information: Dale Arrington, Assistant City Manager; City of DeLand, 120 S. Florida Avenue, DeLand, Fl. 32720.     PH: 386.626.7022

The full RFP may be obtained from arringtond@deland.org 

The Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) is seeking qualifications from individuals or firms interested in developing a training module for Operations and Capacity Building, one of the courses in a series within the FRA professional certification program.  The contract for services shall be for a period ending December 31, 2010.

The RFQ guideline package can be obtained by email from Carol Westmoreland at cwestmoreland@flcities.com.  Responses to the RFQ are due on or before 2:00 p.m., February 24, 2010, and must be mailed or delivered to:

FRA Certification Committee
c/o Kissimmee CRA
320 East Monument Avenue
Kissimmee, FL 34741

More information can also be found at http://www.redevelopment.net/rfp.aspx

The Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) is seeking qualifications from individuals or firms interested in developing a training module for Operations and Capacity Building, one of the courses in a series within the FRA professional certification program.  The contract for services shall be for a period ending December 31, 2010.

The RFQ guideline package can be obtained by email from Carol Westmoreland at cwestmoreland@flcities.com.  Responses to the RFQ are due on or before 2:00 p.m., February 24, 2010, and must be mailed or delivered to:

FRA Certification Committee
c/o Kissimmee CRA
320 East Monument Avenue
Kissimmee, FL 34741

More information can also be found at http://www.redevelopment.net/rfp.aspx

The City of Sebastian is accepting written proposals from individuals or firms for the preparation of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report for the City of Sebastian Comprehensive Plan. The tasks will include update the baseline data, work with the City staff to identify the major accomplishments of the plan and analyze major problems or obstacles. A listing of new or modified goals, objectives, or policies and/or land use plan amendments will be prepared.  Additionally, the successful applicant will prepare a new element - the Economic Development element.

Those interested in submitting a proposal shall request RFP packets from the Office of the City Manager, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, Florida 32958. These documents may be obtained by e- mail request to jtarbell@cityofsebastian.org or by calling (772) 388-8203. Responses are due by 2:00 PM, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 2010. 

Summary:  The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to seek, select and contract with a firm specializing in transportation planning to develop a mobility plan for the City of Panama City.

The selected professional(s) will be required to complete any or all of the following types of services for the City of Panama City.

 Preparing data and analysis
 Define levels of mobility for various modes of transportation
 Identify potential mobility improvements
 Analyze future transportation needs
 Develop transportation maps
 Make recommendations to amend the Comprehensive Plan, as necessary
 Development of a mobility fee
 Prepare a mobility plan report
 Presentations to the Planning Board and City Commission

Deadline:  December 21, 2009

Additional Information:  contact Allara Mills Gutcher, AICP     Manager, Planning Services, City of Panama City,  agutcher@pcgov.org

The full RFQ may be obtained from http://www.panamacity-fl.gov/bids.htm

The Florida Statewide Prevention Conference is an annual statewide conference which serves as a means to share ideas, network, and present the most current research and best practices in the fields of suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention, and health promotion. We are seeking a conference planner to organize and manage the 2010 conference.


 
This conference is a 2.5 day event, led by the Office of Drug Control, co-sponsored by a number of state agencies and statewide organizations, and planned by a representative group of the co-sponsors, to be held within a September 2010 – November 2010 timeframe.

Submit proposal to Erin MacInnes at Erin.MacInnes@eog.MyFlorida.com,  (850) 022-0498, by November 30, 2009.

RFP 09-R27 will be issued on September 28, 2009 and may be obtained from Central Florida Regional Transportation-LYNX website at www.golynx.com  . You may also obtain a copy by contacting Mark Forsyth C.P.M., Senior Contracts Administrator, at (407) 254-6212, fax (407) 254-6140 or via email to mforsyth@golynx.com.


A pre-proposal meeting will be held on October 7, 2009 at 9:00 am at the LYNX Central Station, 2nd Board Room, at 455 North Garland Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801 (intersection of Amelia Street and N. Garland).  Parking is available at the Centroplex II located at the corner of Hughey Avenue and Alexander Place. Attendance is not mandatory but is recommended. 


Proposals are due on October 30, 2009 at 2:00 pm EST.

RFP 09-R26 will be issued on September 17, 2009 and may be obtained from the LYNX website at www.golynx.com. You may also obtain a copy by contacting Rich Bannon, Manager of Procurement and Contracts at (407) 254-6033, fax (407) 254-6292 or via email to rbannon@golynx.com.


The date and time of the pre-proposal meeting will be contained in the RFP document. Attendance is not mandatory but is recommended.


Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. EST on October 15, 2009.

The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking the services of a qualified environmental graphics design firm to provide professional services for the planning, design, installation and long-term maintenance of a graphically unified family of directional and identification signs.  The DDA has already conducted a GIS based photographical survey of existing signage in Downtown.  New and renovated signs shall be developed to guide motorists, bicyclists, transit users, and pedestrians on streets throughout Downtown Miami, primarily within the DDA Boundary Area which includes Brickell, the Central Business District, Park West, and the Media and Entertainment District. 

Please visit the following website for more information, and to download the RFP:  http://www.miamidda.com/rfp_signage.asp

RFP packages may be obtained on or after, August 25, 2009, from the Miami Downtown Development Authority, 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2929, Miami FL 33131, (305-579-6675).

Deadline for submission is Friday, September 18, 2009 at 5:00 P.M..

METROPLAN ORLANDO, a transportation planning partnership for Central Florida, is requesting proposals for consulting services on an as needed basis to work with the Land Use Subcommittee and staff to identify and secure spatial and non-spatial databases necessary to support Long Range Transportation Planning activities.  These data may include those available from public sources (counties, municipalities) and/or private vendors. All spatial data acquired on behalf of METROPLAN ORLANDO will be fully documented and reviewed for completeness.  Non-spatial data and analysis may be developed as part of this scope in support of implementing the Alternative Land Use Plan adopted by the METROPLAN ORLANDO Board.

Examples of work tasks

The consultant should anticipate work tasks that may include, but not be limited to:

• Assistance in GIS mapping based products
• Assistance in developing demographic and geographic data bases
• Ad-hoc requests for data and analysis in support of local implementation of the Alternative Land Use Plan
• Periodic consultation regarding Smart Growth Planning principles in support of implementing  the Alternative Land Use Plan
• Assistance in Transportation Concurrency Exception Areas (TCEAs) evaluations    

See full Scope of Work and bidding instructions at www.metroplanorlando.com .  You may also contact Jason S. Loschiavo, Business Services Manager, METROPLAN ORLANDO, 315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 355, Orlando, FL 32801. Phone:  407.481.5672 ext. 310 and Fax:  407.481.5680.

The purpose of this Request of Qualifications (ROQ) is to obtain competitive proposals from qualified firms or individuals capable of providing professional urban planning consultant services over the next three years that includes the following: evaluating and proposing amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations; preparing subarea or redevelopment plans and performing other tasks related to development of the City.<br><br>

To view your bid information:
1. Click on the link below. (AOL users: Copy the link, paste it into the URL of your Internet browser, and hit "Enter" on your keyboard.)  <br><br>

2. You are now in the Details section of the bid.  Scroll down to where the documents are located and click "View". <br><br>
3. Click the "Download/Order" button at the bottom of the page to download the bid document. <br><br>
4. Click on Create Profile.  You will be asked to fill in some basic information in order to download the bid. <br><br.

http://www.demandstar.com/supplier/bids/BID_SupplierDetail.asp?BI=194052

The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) and the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority is requesting proposals to develop  the Puerto Rico Long Term Transportation Plan for the year 2035.

The objective of this procurement process is to hire consulting teams capable of providing the services described throughout the RFP package, which efforts shall result in the following mayor deliverables:

• Long Term Multimodal Transportation Plan for Puerto Rico 2035 (PRLRTP)
• Long Term Multimodal Transportation Plan for the San Juan Management Area (SJTMA)
• Long Term Multimodal Transportation Plan for the Aguadilla Transportation Management Area (ATMA)

Interested parties are invited to access the 2035 Puerto Rico Transportation Plan link at www.dtop.gov.pr to obtain detailed information and documents. Please be advised that the Submission Deadline is August 24, 2009 before 3:30 p.m., local time. Interested companies in participating should register by sending a letter expressing your interest to 2035_prlrtp@dtop.gov.pr. Questions should be submitted to this e-mail.  Detailed instructions are provided in the RFP package and webpage. 

We encourage interested consulting firms to form multidisciplinary teams of professionals with experience developing Long Term Multimodal Transportation plans in accordance with federal and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico transportation planning requirements and regulations; also showing the ability to complete the Plans within the specified time frame.  Such firms should carefully review the provided documentation and proceed accordingly.

Please notify us via email at 2035_prlrtp@dtop.gov.pr if, after having received and reviewed the request for proposals, the company declines to submit a proposal. 

The City of Statesboro, Georgia is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to rewrite the City’s various land development regulations and consolidate them into a single unified land development code.  A new unified land development code is an essential component for implementing the city’s new comprehensive plan (pending June, 2009) and is intended to update, modernize and streamline the city’s various development regulations and associated processes.  A detailed description of this RFP may be accessed by visiting the city’s website at: http://www.sboro.net/index/bidnotices/udc_rfp.htm.

Consultants who download the RFP are encouraged to e-mail their firm name, name of principal contact, telephone number, fax number, mailing address and e-mail address to: Darren Prather, Purchasing Director, dprather@statesboroga.net. 

For further information, contact:

Darren Prather, Purchasing Director,City of Statesboro, P.O. Box 348, Statesboro, GA 30459

(912) 764-0648 (O); (912) 764-4691 (F)

The City of New Port Richey, Florida, in compliance with the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), Florida Statute 287.055, is requesting qualifications/proposals for professional consultant services for the purposes of preparing a Downtown Master Plan.   Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., March 6, 2009.  For details, go to: www.cityofnewportrichey.org.

 The City of Treasure Island is accepting written proposals from qualified and interested professional consulting parties to undertake Special Area Plans (SAP’s) and related development regulations to implement such plan(s) for designated areas of the City of Treasure Island as may be approved by the City Commission.  Services may be awarded through a Continuing Service Contract basis.  Submittals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009.  For details, go to www.mytreasureisland.org. 

 For further information contact: Lynn Rosetti, AICP, City Planner; 120 108th Avenue, Treasure Island, FL 33706,  727-547-4575, ext 233.

In accordance with the Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Plan goals of eliminating slum and blight, encouraging the acquisition, demolition and reuse of underutilized properties, and developing and marketing housing opportunities within the redevelopment area, the CRA wishes to redevelop a significant portion of the district through the development and implementation of a cultural program. The program should attract, develop and promote arts and culture and develop artistic events and enterprises that promote the revitalization of the district. Please review the attached document for specifics concerning this RLI. The posting can be found at: www.lakeworthcra.org. The submission deadline is December 3, 2008.

Any questions can be addressed at the following contact: Joan Oliva, Executive Director 561 493-2550

The City of Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announces a Request for Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications for a Cultural Redevelopment Program.  The Lake Worth CRA wishes to redevelop a significant portion of the district throught the development and implementation of a cultural program.  The program should attract, develop and promote arts and culture and develop artistic events and enterprises  that promote the revitalization of the district.  For more information, go to http://www.lakeworthcra.org/downloads/CRA-08-09-707%20Cultural%20Redevelopment%20Program.pdf 

The City of Sanford is seeking qualified firms to assist the City to develop a Station Area Master Plan for the area around its commuter rail station on SR 46 including a vision and strategies to achieve that vision.

I. INTENT

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to seek, select and contract with
planning and design professional(s) or companies to provide professional planning and design services to the City of Panama City, on an ongoing basis.

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The selected professional(s) will be required to complete any or all of the following types
of services for the City of Panama City on an ongoing basis:

Developing and preparing overlay districts

Provide urban design services

Community, neighborhood and comprehensive planning

Collecting and evaluating data and analysis

Review of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code to
recommend revisions and updates

Provide basic planning services as needed

Perform ancillary services as required

IV. QUALIFICATIONS

Respondents to this Request for Qualifications should identify any professional
qualifications held as well as any professional association memberships and/or
affiliations. A respondent that can demonstrate experience in recent experience within comparable communities is preferred.

V. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

 5.1 One (1) original and nine (9) copies shall be submitted.

5.2 All submittals should be addressed and submitted to:

Allara Mills Gutcher, Planning Manager

City of Panama City

9 Harrison Avenue

Panama City, FL 32401

5.3 The submittal label shall include the respondents name and address and the title
of this RFQ.

5.4 Submittals are due on June 6, 2008 no later than 5:00 PM Central Time at the
above location.

Submittals shall be prepared using the following format:

Letter of Interest – The letter should provide a brief overview of the respondent’s firm and any personnel that would perform services under this contract. In addition, it should provide an overview of the consultants understanding of the project, their experience in the requested fields of interest and their commitment to completing the
assignment(s) in a timely manner. The Letter of Interest shall be on the consultant’s official letterhead and be signed by the official authorized to negotiate for the respondent.

Certificates – The respondent shall provide the following:

Statements of professional and general liability insurance.

Provide documentation if the respondent is a minority or women
owned business

5.6 Questions concerning the submittal shall be addressed and directed to:

Allara Mills Gutcher, AICP

City of Panama City

9 Harrison Avenue

Panama City, FL 32401

(850) 872-3025

allara.gutcher@cityofpanamacity.com

The City of Panama City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all
proposals in whole or in part, to waive informalities in the process, to obtain new
proposals, or to postpone the proposals opening pursuant to Purchasing Policy.
Each proposal shall be valid to the City of Panama City for a period of ninety (90)
days after the proposal receipt.

VI. SUBMITTAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF PLANNING CONSULTANT

Submittals will be evaluated using the following criteria:

History and Firm Stability 10 Points

Qualifications of proposed firm(s) staff and consultants. 25 Points

Project Understanding and Approach 25 Points

Reputation of client references 10 Points

Previous relevant experience 25 points

Claims and litigation history 5 Points

The City may elect to hold presentations with short-listed firms or select based on
the written submittals.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the submittals or to
waive any informality, if any, existing in any submittal, or to accept the submittal
which best serves the interest and intent of this request.

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners has identified the need for continuing professional planning consulting services for proposed or actual Comprehensive Plan amendments by property owner(s) or to be initiated by Pasco County. The County desires to enter into multiyear contracts with one or more qualified professional planning and property development consultants. The County is in the process of amending its Comprehensive Plan and various Codes relating to development and its adopted Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Further, the County recognizes the need to adjust its various sub-area policies and implementation tools.

Firms responding to this RFP must be qualified and experienced in urban, rural, and suburban comprehensive planning and development services, including sector planning, zoning, code development, market analysis and economic feasibility studies, concurrency and transportation studies.

The Pasco County Purchasing Department will receive sealed responses until 3:00 P.M., local time, (our clock) on APRIL 30, 2008, in the Pasco County Purchasing Department, 8919
Government Drive, New Port Richey, Florida. Responses received after this time will not be accepted. Responses will be publicly opened at the above stated time and date, with only the names of the offerors submitting proposals being read. All interested parties are invited to attend. Offerors shall submit ten (10) proposal copies. Each copy of the proposal shall be bound in a single volume.

Questions concerning the scope of work, response submittal, or process should be directed, in writing, to the Purchasing Director, Scott P. Stromer. Questions may be faxed to (727) 847-8065.

Copies of the RFP Documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at no cost. The County is not responsible for expenses incurred in prior to award by the Board of County Commissioners. Pasco County reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to waive any
irregularities or informalities. We look forward to receiving your response.

The Town of Ebro is issuing a Request for Proposals for Planning and Land Use Services. To request a copy of the RFP you may contact Linda Marlow, Clerk at 850-535-2842 . All proposals must be submitted to the Town of Ebro no later than 12:00 p.m. April 1, 2008

The City of Palm Coast is seeking a firm to assist in developing an Airport Area Master Plan and Airport Zoning Overlay District regulations.
Additional Information:

Brian Rothwell
Growth Management Director
City of Palm Coast
brothwell@ci.palm-coast.fl.us

Link to Additional Information:  http://www.ci.palm-coast.fl.us/government/departments/purchasing/index.aspx

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida has issued a Request for Proposals ("RFP") on January 18, 2008 for an 86-acre assembled site located in downtown St. Petersburg, which could be available for phased development as early as 2009. Responses to the RFP are due within 60 days - March 18, 2008 by 10:00am EST.

The site is currently occupied by Tropicana Field, home of Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays. However, the Rays have submitted a plan to the City to construct a new ballpark at an alternative site and make the Tropicana Field site available for development. The site is adjacent to I-175 and I-275, with multiple interstate access points, and is located approximately one mile west of the St. Petersburg Tampa Bay waterfront.

The RFP is being issued in response to the potential opportunity presented by The Rays to redevelop the Tropicana Field site. For complete details and contact information, please visit the Request for Proposals (RFP) online at http://stpeteshines.stpete.org/default.aspx?pageid=877

The following list represents examples of the types of work which may be required of the professional.  This list is not an attempt to define exclusively those specific activities, which the planner will perform, as it is impossible to anticipate all services for which the planner may be required.  Specific deliverables as well as cost will be identified in each individual task order.

i.     Review and revision of the Land Development Code

ii.     Development of city specific appropriate design standards

iii.     Development of Community Involvement programs and campaigns

iv.     Multimodal Transportation Planning

v.     Beautification Standards & Design

vi.     Historic Preservation Districts

1.     Design Standards

2.     Architectural Standards

3.     Review Processes

vii.     Community Redevelopment Areas

viii.     Review of Building Department processes and procedures

The full document can be obtained at the following FTP site.  ftp://leesburgflorida.gov/Purchasing/80123CityWidePlanning/

The City of Palm Coast requests interested parties to submit formal sealed proposals to complete a Recreational and Parks Facilities Master Plan. The selected firm will be assigned the tasks necessary for it to professionally develop a Recreational and Parks Facilities Master Plan (Master Plan) that provides the City with a blueprint for the future development of recreational facilities in the City. The development of these recreational facilities must meet the stated objectives of the Comprehensive Plan to provide a parks system that is accessible, interconnected, and promotes economic growth through eco-tourism and heritage tourism. The Master Plan development process will involve stakeholders in a coordinated planning process that will result in prioritizing and identifying the location of future facilities, the types of facilities desired by the community, and the amount of land necessary to serve the current and future population of the City. The Master Plan will include cost and revenue projections to ensure that the City maintains a financially feasible recreation and park system. To view bid details go to:

http://www.ci.palm-coast.fl.us/government/departments/purchasing/index.aspx

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida may issue a Request for Proposals ("RFP") on or around January 18, 2008 for an 86-acre assembled site located in downtown St. Petersburg, which could be available for phased development as early as 2009. The site is currently occupied by Tropicana Field, home of Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays. However, the Rays have submitted a plan to the City to construct a new ballpark at an alternative site and make the Tropicana Field site available for development. It is anticipated that responses to the RFP will be due approximately 60 days after it is issued. The site is adjacent to I-175 and I-275, with multiple interstate access points, and is located approximately one mile west of the St. Petersburg Tampa Bay waterfront.  For complete details and contact information, please visit the Notice of Intent online at http://stpeteshines.stpete.org/default.aspx?pageid=877

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves is made up of 7,867 acres. The population is estimated at 3,500 residents living on 1,600 parcels of land. The Town was incorporated in November, 2006 but has a history dating to its establishment as a community in 1917.  The Town is focused on preserving its rural lifestyle and addressing development related issues through the planning process mandated by the state of Florida. The Town is seeking professional consulting services for Growth Management Comprehensive Planning Services leading to the development of a comprehensive plan for submittal  to the State of Florida. The successful proposer will demonstrate qualifications, experience, and ability to successfully accomplish and support all aspects of the prescribed type of work.  The successful proposer will work with the Town Council and management of the Town to incorporate the results of the community visioning process into the Comprehensive Plan.  The proposer will facilitate continued public participation in the development of the Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Loxahatchee Groves.

For more information, contact Matthew Lipman, Town Clerk at 561-793-2418. Full documentation can be found at http://loxahatcheegroves.org/index.php?go=pages.page&pageId=7

The City of Callaway hereby gives notice that a Request for Qualifications is invited for a professional planning/design consultant experienced with developing and preparing design standards for specific areas or corridors.   Interested professionals or firms will assist the City in the following types of services:  Developing and preparing overlay districts;  Initiating and conducting public workshops/charettes; Developing and preparing design standards for specific areas or corridors; Community, neighborhood and comprehensive planning;  Gateway, wayfinding and graphic design;  Collecting and evaluating data and analysis;  Preparing textual revisions and essential narratives for the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.

Interested firms or individuals are invited to obtain a copy of the complete Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package from the office of the Director of Planning, City of Callaway, 6601 East Highway 22, Callaway, Florida 32404 (telephone 850 871-6000) during regular business hours (or via e-mail at arichard@cityofcallaway.com), and are requested to indicate their interest in providing the requested services by submitting one original and nine (9) copies of their Statement of Qualifications on or before December 21 2007, to Amanda J. Richard,  Director of Planning, at the same address.   The qualifications and other information should be submitted in strict compliance with the directives provided in the RFQ.  There is no express or implied obligation for the City to reimburse responding firms for any expenses associated with preparation and submittal of the Statement of Qualifications in response to this request.