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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DISCUSS THE AUGUST 5, 2026 CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP REGARDING THE DRAFT SOLICITATION FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES, DIRECTION ON POTENTIAL REVISIONS, AND APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE RFP # AD-26-01 "OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT".
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On March 31, 2026, the City Commission held a workshop to review and discuss the proposed procurement process and draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Operation and Management of the Building Department.
2. Following the workshop, Administration revised the draft solicitation to incorporate the City Commission's comments and direction and presented the updated solicitation package at the June 17, 2026 City Commission meeting.
3. At the June 17, 2026 meeting, the City Commission unanimously voted to defer consideration of the solicitation and directed Administration to schedule a follow-up workshop in August 2026. The Commission also requested that Commissioners submit their questions and comments in advance so that Administration could prepare written responses, in a format similar to the Monday Night Questions and Answers Memorandum, for discussion at the workshop.
4. Following the June 17, 2026 meeting, Administration requested that Commissioners submit any additional questions or comments in writing. Administration compiled those questions, prepared detailed written responses, and incorporated additional revisions to the draft solicitation where appropriate. Administration also offered to meet individually with each Commissioner prior to the workshop to answer questions, discuss the purpose of specific solicitation provisions, and receive additional feedback.
5. During the August 5, 2026 workshop, the City Commission reviewed and discussed the revised draft RFP and the Questions and Answers Memorandum, including the items summarized below. Administration is requesting Commission clarifica...
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