SUBJECT
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Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Gurr Professional Services, Inc. for 3rd party review of phosphate land development applications. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
The Land Development Division requested Procurement to solicit proposals from qualified engineering firms to assist the County in third party reviews of land development applications and requests for mining/reclamation, manufacturing and other activities related to the Phosphate industry. The mining and manufacturing industry involving phosphate requires specialized engineering expertise (geotechnical and/or civil) in areas that are regulated by the County’s Phosphate Mining Ordinance (“Ord. 88-19”), the Comprehensive Plan, and the Land Development Code.
Request for proposal (RFP) 25-294, 3rd Party Review of Phosphate Land Development Applications was issued, and one firm submitted a proposal. The selection committee met on April 30, 2025, to evaluate and score the proposal. After the scoring, the Selection Committee collectively decided to request the Board approve the Committee’s selection and authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations with the only submitted proposer, Gurr Professional Services, Inc.
The firms score:
Proposer Score
Gurr Professional Services, Inc. 82
A recommendation of award was posted, and no protests were received.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with Gurr Professional Services, Inc. for RFP 25-294, 3rd Party Review of Phosphate Land Development Applications.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact during negotiations.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tabatha Shirah
Procurement Analyst
(863) 534-5935
tabathashirah@polk-county.net