Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS
Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council

Request for Letters of Interest and Qualifications

The Northeast Florida Regional Council is seeking qualifications of firms interested in completing a Land Use Compatibility Study for Military Operating Areas and restricted areas for the Jacksonville Bombing Range Complex in Lake, Marion, Putnam, and Volusia Counties, Florida. The selected entity will be responsible for completion of the project tasks included in the Scope of Work, which can be obtained by contacting the Northeast Florida Regional Council at (904)279-0880. The intent of the study is to help the affected counties address the compatibility of land use within the vicinity of the Jacksonville Bombing Range Complex, consistent with the requirements of Sections 163.3175 and 163.3177(6)(a), Florida Statutes.

Interested providers are required to provide the following as proof of qualifications: 1) a list of the respondent’s experience in land use planning, GIS, and development of land development regulations; 2) a list of the respondent’s experience and expertise in using GIS; 3) a current financial statement of the responding entity; and, 4) an agency organizational chart.

Selection of potential providers will be based on a ranking of their expertise, overall capabilities, recent experience completing land use plans and other planning projects. Potential providers should submit three (3) copies of their expression of interest and qualifications in a sealed envelope, to the: Northeast Florida Regional Council, Attention: Mr. Brian D. Teeple, AICP, Chief Executive Officer, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, Florida, 32216. Letters must be marked, “LETTER OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR JACKSONVILLE BOMBING RANGE COMPLEX LAND USE COMPATIBILITY STUDY.” Letters of interest and qualifications must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 24, 2006.

Questions should be addressed to: Mr. Edward Lehman, Director of Planning and Development at telephone (904)279-0880. Faxed and e-mailed responses WILL NOT be accepted. Responses received after the deadline will be returned unopened with the notation, “This letter of interest was received after the delivery time designated for receipt and opening in the legal notice.”

The Northeast Florida Regional Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses in the best interest of the Council.