Polk County Planning Services for the Polk Transportation Planning Organization RFP 25-687
Polk CountyCounty · Bartow, FL- Due
- Feb 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 11, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Tabatha Shirah
- (863) 534-6706
The 30-second brief
Polk County requests proposals for professional planning services to support the Polk Transportation Planning Organization's Unified Planning Work Program. Services include safety planning, transit planning, and data collection.
Technical memoranda, Media pieces, Properly tagged and formatted accessible PDF
Surveys of Past Performance, Approach to Project, Experience Expertise Personnel and Technical Resources, Interactions with TPO and Regulatory Agency Staff, Timely Completion of Projects
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Summary
Polk County requests proposals for professional planning services to support the Polk Transportation Planning Organization's Unified Planning Work Program. Services include safety planning, transit planning, and data collection.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Surveys of Past Performance
- Approach to Project
- Experience Expertise Personnel and Technical Resources
- Interactions with TPO and Regulatory Agency Staff
- Timely Completion of Projects
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Technical memoranda
- Media pieces
- Properly tagged and formatted accessible PDF
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Exhibit A
- Exhibit B
- Proposers Incorporation Information
- Affidavit Certification Immigration Laws
- E-Verify Certification
- Bid Opportunity List
- DBE Utilization Form
- DBE Letter of Intent
- DBE Affidavit
- FDOT AI Policy
- Submit to
- Polk County Procurement Division, 330 West Church Street, Room 150, Bartow, FL 33830
- Scope location
- Bartow, FL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Polk County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 18, 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: Polk County Procurement Division, 330 West Church Street, Room 150, Bartow, FL 33830. For questions, contact Tabatha Shirah.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Polk 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 Tabatha Shirah at (863) 534-6706. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Technical memoranda, Media pieces, Properly tagged and formatted accessible PDF. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Surveys of Past Performance, Approach to Project, Experience Expertise Personnel and Technical Resources, Interactions with TPO and Regulatory Agency Staff, Timely Completion of Projects" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Polk County?
All active and historical solicitations from Polk County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Polk County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Proposers Incorporation Information, Affidavit Certification Immigration Laws, E-Verify Certification, Bid Opportunity List, DBE Utilization Form, DBE Letter of Intent, DBE Affid. Review the full document from Polk 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: Bartow, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.