Request Approval to Engage Consultant for the US Highway 27 Area Study Master Plan and Align Funding for the Project: 25Q-145 US HWY 27 Area Study - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $428,195)

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · agenda_item

Marion County is planning a study for the US Highway 27 area. The Board of County Commissioners has approved engaging a consultant for this US Highway 27 Area Study Master Plan. This project will involve research and planning to create a master plan for the area. The study is currently in the planning phase, with funding approved for the consultant. The work will likely begin with data collection and analysis, followed by the development of the master plan. This early stage presents an opportunity for local contractors, suppliers, and service providers to engage with the project team. Reaching out now, before detailed scopes of work and bidding processes are finalized, could provide a competitive advantage.