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Approve selection committee's recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP, Chastain-Skillman, LLC, Dewberry Engineers, Inc., CivilSurv Design Group, Inc. and Pennoni Associates, Inc. for engineering staff augmentation services for Land Development. (No Fiscal Impact)
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The Land Development Division requested Procurement solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide staff augmentation services, which includes surveyors, inspectors, floodplain management and engineers on a temporary basis. Polk County has been experiencing significant population growth, resulting in rapid development and increased demand. As a result, the Land Development Division requires temporary staff to support these rising needs and maintain adequate service levels.
The Land Development Division works with engineers, surveyors, attorneys, planners, and the public to ensure that land is developed in accordance with the Polk County Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan, and Utility Code. As part of the Land Development Division, the Engineering Section provides site design review services for private commercial and residential development projects, as well as activities within County rights-of-way. Additionally, staff provides site construction inspection services, floodplain management services, and survey reviews, which includes, meetings with property owners, developers, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), city staff, and various regional and state agencies.
Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-625, Engineering Staff Augmentation Services for the Land Development Division was issued, and seven firms submitted proposals. The selection committee met on November 6, 2025, to evaluate and score proposals. The six highest scored firms were elevated to interviews. On November 13, 2025, the selection committee conducted interviews and received presentations from the proposers. After the i...
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