Structural Analysis Study for Fire Services Merger-City of Lake City and Columbia County

The City of Lake City (herein after, "City'') has issued this Request for Proposals (hereinafter, "RFP") with the sole purpose and intent of obtaining responses from interested and qualified firms licensed to do business in the State of Florida offering to provide a structural analysis study for fire services merger for the City of Lake City and Columbia County. The two fire departments seek to evaluate the feasibility of merging into a unified fire district to serve Columbia County. The purpose of this study is to provide objective, data-driven recommendations on organizational structure, staffing, facilities, financial impact, and governance to guide elected officials in determining the most effective and efficient fire service delivery model for the community.