Project Information

Bid Title

Fire Consolidation Study for Fire Services Merger-City of Lake City and Columbia County

Issuing Agency

Lake City city

Location

Florida

Published Date

Sep 7, 2025

Closing Date

Oct 6, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Fire Consolidation Study for Fire Services Merger-City of Lake City and Columbia County

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 9/5/2025

Due Date: 10/6/2025

Post Information

Posted At:Fri, Sep 5, 2025 8:54 AMSealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Lake City (herein after, "City'') has issued this Request for Proposals (hereinafter, "RFP") with the sole purpose and intent of obtaining responses from interested and qualified firms licensed to do business in the State of Florida offering to provide a fire consolidation study for fire services merger for the City of Lake City and Columbia County. The two fire departments seek to evaluate the feasibility of merging into a unified fire district to serve Columbia County. The overarching goal for this RFP is to ensure that any potential consolidation maintains or enhances public safety, improves efficiency, promotes fiscal sustainability, and provides a clear, legally compliant path forward for fire service delivery in Columbia County.

Background

The City of Lake City is approximately 12.4 square miles in size and serves a population of approximately 12,500. The City of Lake City is an urban city located in Columbia County, Florida, a rural community.

The legislative branch of the City is composed of an elected five-member City Council consisting of the Mayor and four council members. The City Council is governed by the City Charter and by state and local laws and regulations.

The City of Lake City operates under a City Council-City Manager form of government. It provides a full range of municipal services, including: general government administration, law enforcement and fire protection, community redevelopment, stormwater management, sanitation and solid waste, as well as construction and maintenance of infrastructure, recreational, and other cultural facilities. The City also operates a municipal airport.

Timeline

Issue RFP Notice:

September 5, 2025

Last Date for Receipt of Written Questions:

September 19, 2025, 4:00pm

Addendum Issued (If Applicable):

September 26, 2025

Proposal Due Date:

October 6, 2025, 2:00pm

Evaluation Committee Meeting:

October 17, 2025

Recommendation Presented for Approval:

November 3, 2025

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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