Municipal Impact Fee Study

The Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive municipal impact fee study, develop a legally defensible impact‑fee ordinance, and propose a fee schedule to support projected growth through 2035. The work includes reviewing current fee structures, projecting population and service needs, recommending new fees, preparing comparative fee reports, assisting with ordinance drafting, and presenting findings at two Town Council public hearings. Deliverables consist of interim meetings, a final written report with fee schedule, and support for ordinance adoption. The contract is a single‑award, sealed‑proposal RFP with a 180‑day performance period (extendable up to an additional 180 days) and an anticipated award in January 2027. The firm must have at least three years of experience in municipal impact‑fee studies, be licensed in Florida, and provide three recent client references (one from Florida). • Scope: impact‑fee methodology, ordinance drafting, fee‑schedule development, comparative analysis, and ordinance‑adoption support. • Deliverables: interim meetings, final report with fee schedule, ordinance assistance, two public‑hearing presentations. • Timeline: proposals due Oct 29 2026; award Jan 2027; work to be completed within 180 calendar days (possible 180‑day extension). • Minimum qualifications: Florida business license, ≥3 years impact‑fee study experience, three client references (incl. one Florida). • Budget: all‑inclusive fee (not disclosed). • Contact: Rosa M. Marrero, Bid Contact (305) 364‑6100 ext 1134, [email protected].