25-05-00RFP DeSoto County Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Arcadia & Retail Development

25-05-00RFP DeSoto County Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Arcadia & Retail Development

Project Number:   25-05-00 Request for Proposals

Title:   DeSoto County Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Arcadia & Retail Development

Description:  The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners are seeking formal Proposals from qualified firms and/or individuals to create a Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Arcadia and Retail Development as indicated within the context of this Solicitation.

Pre-Bid/Proposal Conference:  There will be no Pre-Proposal Conference held for this Project.

Proposal Due Date:  March 11, 2025 @ 2:00 P.M.

Proposals must be submitted at the Purchasing Office:  201 E. Oak Street, Suite 203, Arcadia, FL 34266.

Proposals submitted after the indicated time will not be considered but returned unopened to sender.

For additional information, contact:  Cindy Talamantez, CPPO, CPPB Purchasing Director at (863)-993-4816 or email: c.talamantez@desotobocc.com

Special Instructions:  Submit one (1) original marked as such, five (5) copies, and one (1) electronic copy (thumb drive).

BIDDER/PROPOSER REGISTRATION

FAX: (863)993-4819

Please register as a plan holder using this form.  Only registered vendors will be contacted with notices of changes or addenda to this bid package.  Complete and return this form by fax or mail to the Purchasing office at the address listed above.

Company Name: _________________________________________________________________

Contact person:  _________________________________________________________________

Mailing address: _________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________ State: ___________________ Zip Code: _______________

PH: ____________________ Fax: ___________________ Email: _________________________

Notes:

Documents may also be obtained by using www.demandstar.com or by accessing the OpenGov eProcurement platform. Vendors can register for free on OpenGov to view and download solicitation documents at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. During this transition period, documents and updates may also be distributed through our traditional processes.

All questions must be submitted in writing by contacting the purchasing department.

DeSoto County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities, and to accept all or any bid as deemed in the best interest of the County.

Unless otherwise noted, payment for goods or services as a result of this solicitation will be made in accordance with Florida Statute.

All first-time vendors must submit a W-9 Form with their response.