Pinellas County Opengov #23-0749-RFP

General Planning Contract - ARPA

Pinellas County, Florida, awarded a series of contracts under RFP #23-0749-RFP for comprehensive planning and community development support services. The primary contract, valued at $250,000, spans 60 months starting from February 20, 2024, to February 19, 2029, with options for two 12-month extensions. The contracts involve twelve firms, including Toole Design Group, LLC, GAI Consultants, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and others, with a combined estimated expenditure not to exceed $3,900,000 over five years. The scope covers disciplines such as housing and community development, multimodal transportation planning, urban design, land use, historic preservation, and redevelopment planning. The contracts are partially funded through the HCD Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and are managed via on-call arrangements allowing flexible engagement of specialized consultants. The procurement was conducted through Pinellas County's transition to OpenGov Procurement, with the contracts emphasizing responsiveness, quality, and professionalism. The primary buyer is Pinellas County Housing and Community Development Department, and the awardees include multiple firms with expertise in urban planning, transportation, historic preservation, and community engagement.

Description

Pinellas County awarded a General Planning Contract under the ARPA program with a total award amount of $250,000.00. The contract duration is 60 months starting from February 20, 2024, to February 19, 2029. The contract provides Housing and Community Development support services across ten major disciplines including housing planning and analysis, multimodal planning, transportation planning, and economic analysis. Twelve firms were awarded contracts with a combined estimated expenditure not to exceed $3,900,000.00 over five years. The contract is partially funded through the HCD Fiscal Year 2024 Budget in the General Fund.

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