The City of Southport is currently soliciting requests for proposals from qualified firms for annexation consulting services, herein after RFP.
RFPs received after this date and time will not be considered. The City of Southport reserves the right to disqualify an RFP based on format or submission errors. Those interested in submitting a request for proposal should follow the layout outlined in this document.
Scope of Work-
The City of Southport is seeking a qualified vendor to:
o Create a study of feasible annexation the City is eligible to perform.
o Develop a plan of action for annexation.
o Assist in all facets of annexation as required by the City of Southport and designated staff.
Terms of Contract-
The City of Southport is proposing a contract, to be awarded for annexation consulting services, to a qualified individual or business. This contract is based on services as needed, and as requested, and does not guarantee a commitment of time to the recipient of the contract.
Instructions & Scoring-
Qualified individuals or businesses are invited to submit (3) three copies of a written proposal to the location indicated in this document. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Proposals must be received no later than 12:00 pm on March 12, 2010. Proposals received after the allotted date and time will be rejected.
Proposals shall be submitted in the following format:
o Section I: A detailed description of your experience as an individual or business and qualifications to perform the services as outlined in the RFP. References, prior contracts/RFPs, or other production jobs completed can be contained herein. Litigation, past and present, if any, must be reported here.
o Section II: Detail the principal parties that will perform the services under this RFP indicating their qualifications and experience.
o Section III: List other municipalities you have worked for, and any other services you have performed, that may qualify you to be awarded this RFP.
o Section IV: Provide detailed pricing, by hourly rate, for services to be rendered.
Proposals shall be delivered to:
City of Southport
Attn: Regina Alexander, MMC, City Clerk
201 E. Moore Street
Southport, NC 28461
Proposals must include the following information clearly labeled and will be scored as marked:
1. General information regarding the qualifications of individual/firm. (20 points)
2. Qualifications/ experience of RFP principals. (20 points)
3. Examples of similar or related experience to this RFP. (20 points)
4. Detailed cost breakdown of hourly rates or flat fees for services to be rendered. (20 points)
5. Examples of experience and references in working for municipal government. (20 points)