Lakeland Opengov #300888

Consulting Services for Data Center and Large-Load Development Regulatory Framework – City of Lakeland, FL

The City of Lakeland, Florida is seeking multidisciplinary consulting services to create a regulatory framework for data centers and other large-load developments. - Government Buyer: - City of Lakeland Purchasing Department (Polk County, FL) - Scope of Services: - Management and consulting services to support regulatory framework development - Utility policy development for electric, water, wastewater, and stormwater services - Land use and regulatory framework recommendations, including amendments to the Land Development Code - Public engagement and outreach activities - Technical and environmental assessments for infrastructure and utility capacity - Preparation of a final report and implementation plan - Unique Requirements: - Framework must address infrastructure, utility, environmental, public safety, and fiscal impacts - Must ensure protection of existing utility customers, reliable service, environmental stewardship, and legally defensible standards - Applies to both new construction and reuse of existing facilities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The City owns and operates its own electric, water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities

Description

This solicitation is for consulting services to prepare a regulatory framework for data centers and large-load developments. The scope includes management and consulting services, utility policy development, land use and regulatory framework, public engagement and outreach, technical and environmental assessments, and the final report and implementation plan. The project aims to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework and is expected to be completed by August 2, 2027. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov portal by October 5, 2026.

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