The City of High Springs is requesting proposals from interested and qualified professionals to assist with the rewrite of its Land Development Code (LDC). The goal of the rewrite is to ensure the LDC supports sustainable growth, enhances urban and rural development, and promotes clarity, consistency, and ease of use for residents and staff. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting a thorough review of the existing LDC, and developing a new code that aligns with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The work should focus on streamlining regulations, improving user-friendliness, promoting environmental sustainability, and ensuring that the code supports the community’s long-term vision for growth.
Please review all documents pertaining to RFP No. 2025-03 prior to submitting information. Documentation can be found by visiting www.highsprings.gov.
Official Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). Electronic Bids may be submitted at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com).
For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
RFP’s can be hand delivered, overnight mailed, or mailed to:
Bids must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 3:00 pm, on April 1, 2025.
City of High Springs
Attention: City Clerk’s Office
23718 W US HWY 27
High Springs, FL32643
To be considered, the Firm or Individual must submit an original and three (3) copies of the RFP in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked with the Firm’s or individual’s name and address, and the words “RFP No. 2025-03 Land Development Code Rewrite”.
RFP Packets must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 3:00 pm, on April 1, 2025.
Late submittals received after the aforementioned deadline date, either by mail or otherwise, will not be considered and will be returned unopened. THE TIME OF RECEIPT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TIME RECEIVED IN THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS CITY HALL—CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL FOR ASSURING THAT THE RFP IS RECEIVED BY THE DESIGNATED DATE. NO FAXED, ELECTRONIC, OR ORAL RFP WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all submissions, to accept all or any part of the submission, to waive irregularities and technicalities, and to request resubmission, if it is deemed in the best interest of the City.
RFP SCHEDULE
The City’s schedule (timetable) for this Solicitation is as follows:
Advertising……………………………………………… (March 6, 2025)
Deadline for Questions………………………………….. March 20th, 2025
Proposal Due Date………………………………………. April 1st, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m.
Evaluation Committee Meeting…………………………. April 1st, 2025
City Commission Meeting………………………………. April 10th, 2025
ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTIONS
The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions with or without cause; to waive any or all irregularities with regard to the specification and to select the Respondent offering the greatest benefit to the City. Questions, clarification, or further information regarding the RFP may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office. The City reserves the right to delay or modify the above dates and timeline as needed.