City of Chiefland seeks proposals for Special Magistrate Services.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SERVICES
The City of Chiefland is requesting proposals from interested and qualified Florida licensed attorneys to provide Special Magistrate Services in accordance with the City of Chiefland Code of Ordinances and Florida Statutes Chapter 162, as a Special Magistrate. Specifications may be obtained at City Hall, City Clerks Office, 214 East Park Ave, Chiefland FL 32626. It is the intent of the City to procure a Special Magistrate for a contract term of two (2) years and will automatically renew on a yearly basis unless terminated by either party.
Qualification for the Special Magistrate are:
1. Be an active member in good standing of the Florida Bar with a minimum of five (5) years recent experience practicing law, which experience shall include litigation and administrative hearing experience.
2. Not be an employee of the city or hold any office with the city government, nor hold any other elective or appointive office in the county or state while serving as special magistrate.
3. Comply with the Code of Ethics of the State of Florida.
Please review all documents pertaining to RFP No. 26-01 prior to submitting information. Documentation can be requested by emailing laura@chieflandfla.com.
To be considered, the Firm or Individual must submit an original and three (3) copies of the RFP in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked with the Firms or individuals name and address, and the words RFP No. 26-01 Special Magistrate.
RFPs will be received by hand delivery, overnight mail, or mail to:
City of Chiefland
Attention: City Clerks Office
214 East Park Ave
Chiefland, FL32626
The qualification packet must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 12:00 pm, on May 12, 2026
LATE SUBMITTALS RECEIVED AFTER THE AFOREMENTIONED DEADLINE DATE, EITHER BY MAIL OR OTHERWISE, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED. THE TIME OF RECEIPT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TIME RECEIVED IN THE CITY OF CHIEFLAND,
CITY HALLCITY CLERKS OFFICE. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL FOR ASSURING THAT THE RFP IS RECEIVED BY THE DESIGNATED DATE. NO FAXED, ELECTRONIC, OR ORAL RFP WILL BE ACCEPTED.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY/OR ALL SUBMISSIONS, TO ACCEPT ALL OR ANY PART OF THE SUBMISSION, TO WAIVE IRREGULARITIES AND TECHNICALITIES, AND TO REQUEST RESUBMISSION, IF IT IS DEEMED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY.
RFP SCHEDULE
The Citys schedule (timetable) for this Solicitation is as follows:
Advertising April 17, 2026
Deadline for Questions May 11, 2026
Proposal Due Date. May 12, 2026
Evaluation Committee Meeting. May 12, 2026
City Commission Meeting. May 25, 2026
ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTIONS
The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions with or without cause; to waive any or all irregularities with regard to the specification and to select the Respondent offering the greatest benefit to the City. Questions, clarification, or further information regarding the RFP may be obtained at the City Clerks Office. The City reserves the right to delay or modify the above dates and timeline as needed.
Published April 17, 2026.