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Award for Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Services for City of Kissimmee

This opportunity concerns the award of Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Services for the City of Kissimmee: - Government Buyer: - City of Kissimmee, Florida - Managed by the Finance Department, Purchasing Division, and Assistant Director DS - Awarded Vendor: - Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A. - Other Vendors (Bidders): - Gilchrist Law Firm - Roper Townsend Sutphen - Services Requested: - Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Services - Conducting public hearings (approximately 12 per year, in-person only) - Preparing written orders, findings, and recommendations in a specified format - Handling ex parte matters and ensuring compliance with code enforcement, zoning, land use, building/fire code, administrative law, and law of evidence - Approximately 10-12 hours of service per month - Notable Requirements: - Must be an attorney admitted to the Florida Bar with relevant experience - Mandatory in-person attendance for hearings (virtual not permitted) - No preference for veteran-owned or other business classifications - Insurance and invoicing requirements apply - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of two years, with three optional one-year renewals - Projected base year budget: $30,000; awarded bid: $29,000 annually - Place of Performance: - City Hall, 101 Church Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741 (in-person hearings) - Contracting office at City of Kissimmee Finance Department, same address - NIGP Code: - 961-49 (Legal Services, Attorneys)

Description

The City of Kissimmee issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Services. The Special Magistrate will be appointed by the City Commissioners and serve on a rotating basis if multiple magistrates are appointed. The magistrate must be an attorney admitted to the Florida Bar with experience in code enforcement, zoning, land use law, and related areas. The role involves conducting hearings on code violations, primarily for non-residential properties, with hearings held at City Hall. The anticipated commitment is approximately 10 to 12 hours per month. The contract was awarded to Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A.

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