City of Lake City Structural Analysis Study for Fire Services Merger RFP (RE-BID) 2026
City of LakeCity · Lake City, FL- Due
- Jan 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 5, 2025
- Primary contact
- Joshua Wehinger
- (386) 752-3312
The 30-second brief
The City of Lake City is soliciting proposals for a structural analysis study regarding a potential fire services merger with Columbia County. The study's objective is to evaluate the feasibility of merging two fire departments into a unified fire district and provide data-driven recommendations on organizational structure, staffing, facilities, financial impact, and governance. Qualified firms must be licensed to do business in the State of Florida. Proposals are due by January 5, 2026, at 205 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL. A notice of interest is requested by December 19, 2025. Contact Joshua Wehinger at (386) 752-3312 for inquiries.
Structural analysis study, Recommendations on organizational structure, Staffing, Facilities, Financial impact, And governance
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Summary
The City of Lake City is soliciting proposals for a structural analysis study regarding a potential fire services merger with Columbia County.
The study's objective is to evaluate the feasibility of merging two fire departments into a unified fire district and provide data-driven recommendations on organizational structure, staffing, facilities, financial impact, and governance. Qualified firms must be licensed to do business in the State of Florida. Proposals are due by January 5, 2026, at 205 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL. A notice of interest is requested by December 19, 2025. Contact Joshua Wehinger at (386) 752-3312 for inquiries.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Structural analysis study
- Recommendations on organizational structure
- Staffing
- Facilities
- Financial impact
- Governance
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Project_document_snapshot
- 325b41c0-229b-4d77-b73d
- A194a277-2350-478a-83f2
- D654b1bf-a0fe-44fd-9436
- 95504d02-9810-4e10-a5f0
- E27576a5-6e97-4fbc-92f3
- Submit to
- 205 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL, 32055
- Scope location
- Lake City, FL
- Reported agency
- City of Lake City
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Lake?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 205 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL, 32055. For questions, contact Joshua Wehinger.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Lake in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Joshua Wehinger at (386) 752-3312. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Structural analysis study, Recommendations on organizational structure, Staffing, Facilities, Financial impact, And governance. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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All active and historical solicitations from City of Lake are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lake regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: project_document_snapshot, 325b41c0-229b-4d77-b73d, a194a277-2350-478a-83f2, d654b1bf-a0fe-44fd-9436, 95504d02-9810-4e10-a5f0, e27576a5-6e97-4fbc-92f3. Review the full document from City of Lake for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lake City, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.