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Approval of Ranked Planning Consultants for Port Everglades

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE final ranking of qualified firms for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PNC2128931P1, General Planning Consultant Services for the Port Everglades Department. The ranked firms are: 1 - Moffatt & Nichol, Inc.; 2 - Bowman Consulting Group, LTD., Inc.; 3 - Volkert, Inc.; 4 - BEA Architects, Inc.; 5 - GHD Inc. dba GHD Consulting Inc.; and 6 - Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc.

Record date · March 26, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This motion seeks approval for the final ranking of six firms competing to provide general planning consultant services for the Port Everglades Department. The ranking determines the order in which the department will negotiate contracts for these services.

Why it matters

The approval of this ranking establishes the priority list for selecting the firm that will provide professional planning services for Port Everglades, which impacts the department's future infrastructure and operational projects.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Port Everglades Department

The department will utilize the ranked list to select and negotiate with a consultant for planning services.

Directly affected

Moffatt & Nichol, Inc.

The firm is ranked first, making them the primary candidate for contract negotiations.

Directly affected

Bowman Consulting Group, LTD., Inc.

The firm is ranked second and may be considered if negotiations with the first-ranked firm are unsuccessful.

Key Facts

  • The Port Everglades Department is seeking approval for a final ranking of six qualified firms for general planning consultant services.
  • The ranking order is: 1) Moffatt & Nichol, Inc., 2) Bowman Consulting Group, LTD., Inc., 3) Volkert, Inc., 4) BEA Architects, Inc., 5) GHD Inc. dba GHD Consulting Inc., and 6) Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc.
  • The procurement process is identified by RFP number PNC2128931P1.
  • The item is classified as a 'Purchasing Regular Item' under file number 26-176.
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  • The motion was introduced on February 12, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ranking mean?
The ranking establishes the order of preference for the Port Everglades Department to begin contract negotiations for planning services.
Does this mean the first-ranked firm has already been hired?
No, this motion is to approve the ranking, which allows the department to proceed with negotiations, typically starting with the top-ranked firm.

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