What the buyer needs

AI summary

Manatee County requires professional planning services to develop the Manatee County Form-Based Code. The scope encompasses comprehensive planning, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, environmental and natural resources, surveying and mapping, and coastal or marine services. Only onshore U.S. organizations authorized to do business in the State of Florida are eligible to bid, and the vendor must perform the work offsite at their office premises. Proposers must submit sealed responses in person or via express mail to the Manatee County Building in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, by November 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Bidders must email all questions or clarification requests to the designated procurement contact by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Scope of work

Comprehensive Planning
Urban Planning
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Engineering, including Civil Engineering
Transportation
Environmental/Natural resources
Surveying and Mapping

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Proposer & Team's Experience	28
Approach	38

Minimum qualifications

Must be registered with the State of Florida, Division of Corporations to do business in the State of Florida
Must possess current, valid licenses or certifications required to perform the services

Documents to include with your response

Form 1 Acknowledgement of Addenda
Form 2 Proposal Signature Form
Form 3 Public Contracting and Environmental Crimes Certification
Form 4 Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
Form 5 Non-Collusion Affidavit
Form 6 Truth-in Negotiation Certificate
Form 7 Scrutinized Company Certification
Form 8 Insurance Requirements and Statement
Form 9 Indemnity and Hold Harmless
Form 10 Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit

How to submit

Method: Sealed hard copy delivered in-person or via express mail
Instructions: Deliver to Manatee County Building, Procurement Division, 9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. Must include one bound original marked ORIGINAL and one electronic copy on USB or CD.