About this opportunity
AI summaryThe government authority in Florida requires planning and economic development services to promote local economic growth and enhance the community. The selected vendor must provide ideas, policies, and approaches for economic development, alongside recommendations for town beautification to boost property values, business growth, and aesthetic appeal. Additional responsibilities include leading council-approved implementation efforts, researching and recommending development or redevelopment grants, and guiding the creation of neighborhood associations, community redevelopment agencies, and brownfield designations. Eligible applicants are restricted to onshore U.S. organizations, and the work will be performed offsite. The contract period runs for three years, and the buyer requests proposals to determine the budget.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Town of Orange Park
Scope of work
- Zoning and land use regulations
- Site plan development
- Comprehensive plan amendments
- Brownfield designations
- Creation of neighborhood associations and community redevelopment agencies
- Landscape architecture
- Economic development incentives, assistance, and promotion
- Historic design regulations
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical Criteria: Proposed firm's relevant experience, qualifications, and past performance | 27 Point Value |
| Technical Criteria: Relevant experience and qualifications of key personnel and subcontractors | 20 Point Value |
| Technical Criteria: Proposer's approach to providing the services requested | 20 Point Value |
| Price Criteria: Proposer's proposed price (fully burdened hourly rate) | 20 Point Value |
| Location Criteria: Value added for firms located in the Town of Orange Park | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Local office within 50 miles of Orange Park
- Planners located in the State of Florida
- Extensive experience in one or more facets of planning and economic development
Documents to include with your response
- Title Page
- Cover Letter
- Proof of Minimum Requirements
- Form 1 - Conflict of Interest Certificate
- Form 3 - Insurance Agent Acknowledgement
- Form 4 - Required Affidavit (Human Trafficking)
- Form 5 - Required Affidavit (Entities of Foreign Countries of Concern)
Key dates
- RFP Issued
- October 29, 2026
- Questions due
- November 12, 2026, 4:00 PM
- Final responses/addenda
- November 18, 2026
- Sealed proposals due
- December 1, 2026, 2:00 PM
- Public opening
- December 1, 2026, 2:00 PM
- Evaluation
- December 2-16, 2026
- Anticipated award
- January 5, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy on USB flash drive
- Instructions
- Deliver one original signed response marked ORIGINAL, one hard copy, and one PDF copy on USB flash drive in a sealed package to Town of Orange Park, Attn: Town Clerk, 2042 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073.
Contract details
- Term
- Three (3) years with option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods
- Place of performance
- Town of Orange Park, Florida
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability, Business Auto Liability, Worker's Compensation, Umbrella Liability, and Design Professional Liability (if design work is provided).