Lake County - Fee Structure Review - RFP 27-906 (2026)
Lake CountyCounty · Tavares, FL- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 27 days left
- Primary contact
- Bill Ponko
- (352) 343-9839
The 30-second brief
Lake County, Florida is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive fee structure review, cost recovery practices analysis, and revenue-generating opportunities assessment under Florida law. The selected consultant will review current county fees, charges, assessments, permits, and licenses across departments including building services, planning and zoning, parks and trails, code enforcement, library services, solid waste, transit services, and fairgrounds. Tasks include conducting cost-of-service analyses, legal and statutory reviews, benchmarking against comparable Florida counties, and developing a draft fee policy and implementation roadmap. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern, with questions due by November 20, 2026.
Compliance with submission requirements, Firm’s qualifications, Proposed costs/fee schedule, Proposed materials and plans to accomplish tasks, Past Performance, Financial Stability
Bids like this start as pre-RFPs. Get the next ones early.
Get matched pre-RFPs freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Summary
Lake County, Florida is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive fee structure review, cost recovery practices analysis, and revenue-generating opportunities assessment under Florida law.
The selected consultant will review current county fees, charges, assessments, permits, and licenses across departments including building services, planning and zoning, parks and trails, code enforcement, library services, solid waste, transit services, and fairgrounds. Tasks include conducting cost-of-service analyses, legal and statutory reviews, benchmarking against comparable Florida counties, and developing a draft fee policy and implementation roadmap. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern, with questions due by November 20, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Compliance with submission requirements
- Firm’s qualifications
- Proposed costs/fee schedule
- Proposed materials and plans to accomplish tasks
- Past Performance
- Financial Stability
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Submission Form
- Law Compliance Affidavit
- Pricing Sheet
- Reference Form
- Signed Addenda
- Proof of insurance
- W-9 form
- Sunbiz.org registration
- Submit to
- https://c.lakecountyfl.gov/ProcurementDocuments/27-906_27-907FeeStructureReview.docx
- Scope location
- Tavares, FL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lake County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://c.lakecountyfl.gov/ProcurementDocuments/27-906_27-907FeeStructureReview.docx. For questions, contact Bill Ponko.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lake County 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 Bill Ponko at (352) 343-9839. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
Show 5 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compliance with submission requirements, Firm’s qualifications, Proposed costs/fee schedule, Proposed materials and plans to accomplish tasks, Past Performance, Financial Stability" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lake County?
All active and historical solicitations from Lake County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Lake County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Submission Form, Law Compliance Affidavit, Pricing Sheet, Reference Form, Signed Addenda, Proof of insurance, W-9 form, Sunbiz.org registration. Review the full document from Lake County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tavares, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
