Project Information

Bid Title

Municipal Fire Protection Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Program and Rate Study

Issuing Agency

City of Lakeland

Location

Florida

Published Date

Aug 17, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 21, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Municipal Fire Protection Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Program and Rate Study

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 8/14/2026

Due Date: 9/21/2026

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Municipal Fire Protection Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Program and Rate Study

Request For Proposal

City Manager's Office

5416 , 541611 , 541614 , 541618 , 54169 , 541690

Project ID: 2026-RFP-100

Release Date: Friday, August 14, 2026

· Due Date: Monday, September 21, 2026 2:00pm

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 3:57pm

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Draft Response No Bid34 days, 16 hours, 3 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Fri, Aug 14, 2026 3:57 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Lakeland is evaluating alternative long-term funding strategies for the provision of municipal fire protection services, including the possible implementation of a non-ad valorem fire protection assessment beginning with its FY 2028 budget. The City's objective is not simply to prepare an assessment rate study, but to develop a comprehensive funding strategy that identifies the legally assessable costs of fire protection services, recommends equitable methods of cost apportionment, evaluates alternative funding scenarios, and provides the City Commission with sufficient technical and policy information to determine whether implementation of a fire protection assessment is in the City's best interest.

The City invites qualified firms with demonstrated expertise in the development and implementation of legally defensible municipal fire assessments utilizing the Uniform Method of Collection provided in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes to submit proposals, qualifications and fee schedules to be considered for a one (1) year contract with two (2) one-year renewal options.

The selected firm (“Consultant”) will serve as the City's principal advisor throughout the project, including feasibility analysis, policy development, adoption, implementation, and post-adoption support of the assessment program.

The selected consultant will provide all professional consulting services necessary for the City to evaluate, establish, and implement a municipal fire protection assessment program. Services are expected to include financial analysis, legal support, assessment methodology development, GIS and parcel analysis, public communication, ordinance development, implementation assistance, and post-adoption support.

The objectives of this engagement include:

• Evaluating the feasibility of a fire protection assessment
• Identifying legally assessable costs
• Developing an equitable assessment methodology
• Providing the City Commission with policy alternatives
• Assisting in implementation if authorized
• Transferring sufficient knowledge to enable the City to administer the program in future years.

Background

The City of Lakeland is evaluating the feasibility of implementing a non-ad valorem assessment to fund eligible costs associated with the provision of municipal fire protection services. The City seeks professional consulting services to assist in evaluating available assessment methodologies and developing an equitable, legally supportable, and administratively feasible fire protection assessment program and rate structure.

Timeline

RFP release:

August 14, 2026

RFP questions deadline:

August 24, 2026, 5:00pm

City responses to vendors:

September 7, 2026, 5:00pm

RFP proposal due date:

September 21, 2026, 2:00pm

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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