24-09 Professional Planning and Zoning Services Contract

The Bay County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract to DesignWest Group, LLC for professional planning services on an as-needed basis. The contract is for a period of three years with two optional one-year renewals. The Consultant will provide services such as comprehensive planning, community and neighborhood planning, and transportation planning reviews. The County will pay the Consultant for services provided in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act. The contract includes provisions for insurance, indemnification, and termination. The key aspects of the contract include: * The contract is for professional planning services on an as-needed basis * The contract period is three years with two optional one-year renewals * The Consultant will provide services such as comprehensive planning, community and neighborhood planning, and transportation planning reviews * The County will pay the Consultant for services provided in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act * The contract includes provisions for insurance, indemnification, and termination * The contract is subject to the Florida Statutes and the County's procurement rules and regulations. Some of the key points to note are: • The contract is non-exclusive, and the County reserves the right to solicit separate competitive proposals for any and all projects or tasks. • The Consultant shall provide a proposed written Task Order upon the County's request, for review and comment by the County. • The contract includes provisions for insurance, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. • The Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, and its officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs.