Professional Planning Services for Manatee County Form-Based Code

Manatee County is seeking a qualified professional consulting firm to develop and implement a form-based code, including stakeholder and public engagement, regulatory analysis, standards development, and support through public hearings and adoption.

Manatee County


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QUAL-26-TA006643ED-0-2026/ED
Nov 03, 2026 11:00 AM
Sep 30, 2026 09:55 AM
1 year 8 months
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
emily.diaz@mymanatee.org
+19417493023
Manatee County, FL, USA
Submission Instructions
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Manatee County Building, Procurement Division, 9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Description

Manatee County is seeking a qualified professional consulting firm to develop and implement a form-based code within the Urban Service Area and designated urban corridors. The scope includes comprehensive and urban planning, regulatory analysis, development of a regulating plan and standards for building form, public spaces, streets, landscaping, parking, signage, and lighting, and integration with the County’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and Public Works Standards. The consultant will conduct stakeholder interviews, steering committee meetings, public workshops and charrettes, website and outreach support, and presentations to the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Deliverables include maps, presentation materials, draft and final code documents, strike-through and underline amendments, and support through public hearings and adoption. The proposal must commit to completing work necessary to begin the formal public hearing process within 15 months of the Notice to Proceed or Agreement Effective Date, followed by an assumed three months for the Planning Commission hearing and two months for Board of County Commissioners hearings.

Classification Codes
NAICS925120Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development
PSCR413Specifications Development Services
Smart Codes
urban planning consultingform-based code developmentpublic engagement services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 30, 2026 01:55 PM-Broadcast Date
Oct 15, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions and Clarification Deadline
Nov 03, 2026 04:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 03, 2026 04:00 PM-Public Opening of Proposals (optional)
Proposals will be opened immediately following the due date and time; proposers or representatives may attend.
Jan 1, 2027-Projected Award
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Employer's Liability — $100,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 5%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 10 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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