Description
The County of Palm Beach is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for a Fire Protection Assessment program. The consultant will analyze legal, financial, operational, and administrative aspects of separating fire protection costs from EMS services, develop a defensible methodology, evaluate parcel‑based assessment options, and deliver an implementation roadmap for County leadership. The contract is for a 24‑month period beginning February 1 2027, with optional three‑year extensions, and requires submission of detailed technical and price proposals by mid‑December 2026.
• Scope includes financial modeling, GIS/parcel analysis, benefit‑allocation methods, legal review, inter‑governmental coordination, and a rollout plan.
• Deliverables: methodology report, cost allocation framework, assessment options, implementation recommendations, and supporting data sets.
• Required qualifications: experience in fire services consulting, public‑sector financial analysis, GIS mapping, and Florida fire‑assessment law.
• Mandatory vendor registration in Palm Beach County’s VSS system for the prime and any subcontractors.
• Evaluation criteria weighted toward project approach (25%), experience (20%), key personnel (20%), price (15%), small‑business participation (15%) and local preference (5%).