RFP 2026-07
Instructions to Proposers
Proposers interested in the Work are instructed to submit three (3) original hard copy and one (1)
electronic copy (USB flash drive) of its complete proposal in accordance with this RFP, no later
than June 8th, 2026 at 3:00 PM., Eastern Time unless otherwise changed through an addendum
to this RFP, to the County Manager’s Office at 450 W. Walnut St. Monticello, FL 32344. Proposals
received after this date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. The USB
flash drive will not be returned. Cost proposal must be submitted separately.
All Proposals and all attachments must be bound and delivered SEALED to the County at the
address shown below no later than the time and date set for receipt of Bids. Deliver OR mail the
Bid in a sealed envelope/package to:
JEFFERSON COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE
ATTN: RFP # 2026-07
JENNY TUTEN
450 W Walnut St
MONTICELLO, FL 32344
The front lower left corner of each SEALED envelope/package must contain the following
information for proper identification:
Building & Planning Permit Fee Study
RFP # 2026-07
Attention: Jenny Tuten
DUE NO LATER THAN: June 8th, 2026, at 3:00 PM, EST
1.
Include name and address of Proposer on each sealed envelope/package.
2.
If Proposal is contained in multiple packages, number each sealed package
sequentially, i.e., “1 of 3”, “2 of 3”, “3 of 3”.
3.
Cost proposal envelope/package must be labeled in the same manner as above and
clearly identified as such, in a separate sealed envelope/package.
All Proposals received will be recorded and date stamped at the Jefferson County office located at
450 W. Walnut St., Monticello, FL 32344.
Submission of Proposals by fax or other electronic means will not be accepted. Any proposals
received after the stated time and date will not be considered. Late proposals will not be opened at
the public opening. Arrangements may be made for the unopened proposals to be returned at the
Proposer’s request and expense.
Proposals may be withdrawn or modified only by written notification from the Proposer prior to
the time fixed for the opening of Proposals. Negligence on the part of the Proposer in preparing
the Proposal confers no right for withdrawal of the Proposal after it has been opened.
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Proposal Must Address:
The Proposal must address the requirements in a clear and concise manner in the order stated
herein. Proposals must be divided as described below and must include the information/documents
specified in the applicable divider. Proposals that do not adhere to the following format or include
the requested information/documents may be considered incomplete and therefore unresponsive
by the County.
The County reserves the right to seek additional/supplemental representation on specific issues as
needed.
Proposals should be typed. No changes in or corrections to Proposals will be allowed after
the Proposals are opened.
The signer of the Proposal must declare that the Proposal in all respects fair and in good faith
without collusion or fraud and that the signer of the Proposal has the authority to bind the principal
Proposer.
The County will not be liable for any costs incurred by Proposer prior to entering a contract.
Therefore, all Proposers are encouraged to provide a simple, straightforward, and concise
description of their ability to meet the RFQ requirements.
PROPOSAL CONSTRUCTION
Proposer will construct its Proposal in the following format as outlined and a divider must separate
each section as prescribed.
TAB 1 – PROPOSAL TRANSMITTAL FORM ON THE COMPANYS
LETTERHEAD (FORM 1)
All signatures must be by an individual with authority to legally bind the Proposer, witnessed, and
corporate and/or notary seal (as applicable.) If the individual signing the Proposal Transmittal
Form does not have apparent authority to legally bind the Proposer, attach documentation
demonstrating such authority. The corporate or mailing address must match the company
information as it is listed on the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations. Attach a
copy of the webpage(s) from http://www.sunbiz.org as certification of this required information.
Verify that all addenda and tax identification number have been provided.
TAB 2 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATION APPLICATION
(FORM NO. 2)
This summary should be no more than three (3), front and back, pages, exclusive of Form No.
2. Include Form No. 2, Qualification Application and Questionnaire. The proposing company must
provide information indicative of experience of similar complexity that demonstrate successful
and reliable experience in past performance within the last seven (7) years as related to this
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Proposal. Include a list of current clients and the allocated staff members associated with each
client.
This Summary should demonstrate experience in Fee studies within Florida local governments.
Further, the Summary should demonstrate that the Proposer has the ability to meet workload and
time requirements.
TAB 3 – LETTERS OF REFERENCE (FORM 3)
Include up to three reference letters specific to studies that have been conducted for other Florida
local governments dated 2018 or later. Letters must be on the entities letterhead and signed by an
authorized official and include a brief description of the project and results, date of the project and
name of contact person, e-mail, and phone number.
TAB 4 – COST PROPOSAL
Proposers shall submit a lump sum, not-to-exceed cost to complete all services described in this
Request for Proposals (RFP). The proposed fee shall include all labor, materials, travel,
meetings, data collection, analysis, reporting, presentations, and any other costs necessary to
fully perform the Scope of Services.
The total lump sum price shall be inclusive of all costs and will be the basis for contract award.
No additional compensation will be allowed unless authorized through a written amendment
approved by the County.
TAB 5 – APPROACH
Include a detailed description of how your organization will approach the services being requested
TAB 6 – REQUIRED FORMS DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
The following forms must be fully filled out and signed by a person with authority to bind the
Proposer:
Form No. 1 Proposal Transmittal Form
Form No. 2 Qualifications Application and Questionnaire
Form No. 3 References
Form No. 4 Indemnification and Hold Harmless Statement
Form No. 5 Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statement
Form No. 6 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Form No. 7 Drug Free Workplace Certification
Form No. 8 Conflicts of Interest Disclosure
Form No. 9 Non-Collusion Affidavit
Form No. 10 Ethics Clause & Certification Regarding Lobbying for Contracts, Grants, Loans,
and Cooperative Agreements
Form No. 11 List of Proposed Sub-Contractors
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Form No. 12 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters -
Primary Covered Transactions
Form No. 13 E-Verify Certification
Form No. 14 Insurance Certification
Form No. 15 Comments on Proposed Contract
Form No. 16 System for Award Management
Form
Form No. 17 Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment
Form
Form No. 18 Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit
Form No. 19 Local Preference Form
Please note any concerns with the proposed contract on Form No. 15. Any comments that are
included on this form regarding the contract documents will be forwarded to the legal department
for review. The County’s acceptance of comments does not guarantee any revision to the contract
documents. Comments not included on this form WILL NOT be considered. Please indicate
NONE or Not Applicable (N/A) if there are no comments on the proposed contract documents.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR
BUILDING & PLANNING PERMIT FEES STUDY
RFP 2026-07
RFP ADVERTISE DATE: May 1, 2026
RFP RELEASE DATE: May 1, 2026
RESPONSES DUE DATE AND TIME: June 8 @ 3:00 P.M
MAIL OR DELIVER RESPONSES TO:
(hand-delivery or express mail services)
Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
ATTN: RFP 2026-07
450 W Walnut Street
Monticello, FL 32344
Contact:
COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Jenny Tuten
450 W Walnut Street
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0287
jtuten@jeffersoncountyfl.gov
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