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TDC RFQs Submission Date (Updated)

Updated Post

Due to the possible adverse weather conditions from Hurricane Ian, county offices are closed on Thursday, September 29, 2022, and Friday, September 30, 2022, by the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners.  Therefore, submission dates for the following Request for Qualifications have been extended to Friday, October 7, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. (ET).

  • Internet Marketing for Franklin County Tourists Development Council
  • Print and General Marketing for Franklin County Tourists Development Council
  • Local Radio and On-Line Advertising for Franklin County Development Council
  • Local Television Airtime and Video Production for Franklin County Development Council

All submitted packets will be opened and read aloud on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting.

Contact Michael Morón (michael@franklincountyflorida.gov / (850) 653-9783 option 7) for additional information.

 

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The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is soliciting proposals, for the Franklin County Tourist Development Council, from qualified firms for the following:

Internet marketing,

Print and general marketing,

Local radio and on-line advertising services,

and Local television airtime and video production services.

To be considered, submittals must be received by the Franklin County Office of the Clerk of Court, located at 33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, Florida 32320, on September 30, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. (ET).

All RFQ submittals will be publicly opened and read aloud during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.  This meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. (ET).

A copy of the Instructions and RFQ Documents can be obtained from the Franklin County Administration Department, located at 34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320 (for pick up and mailing address), or by calling Michael Morón at 850-653-9783, ext. 155, or by downloading from https://www.franklincountyflorida.com/resources/county-bids-awards/.

This solicitation does not commit the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFQ, or to contract for any services. The County reserves the right to reject any or all submittals received because of this solicitation, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this RFQ, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so.

Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug/Smoke Free Workplace.

St. James Bay – Lanark Village VFD Meetings

On July 18, 2022, at 5:00 o’clock p.m. (ET), the Franklin County Fire Coordinator held an initial organizational meeting at 34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320, which is commonly known as the county commission meeting room.

The meeting provided information on the creation of a new volunteer fire department for the Lanark Village St James Fire and Rescue District, provided information to the public regarding the regulatory requirements for volunteer fire departments and volunteer firefighters, and gathered the names and contact information from those persons who are ready, able and willing to be considered as firefighters and administrators for the District; as well as to receive public comment from the community members of the District.  A form was provided to those persons who are interested in participating in the new volunteer fire department.

On September 15, 2022 at 5:00 o’clock p.m. (ET) a follow up meeting was held at Chillas Hall in Lanark Village to continue the recruitment of volunteer firefighters and support staff.

The next meeting for volunteer firefighters and support staff is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. (ET) at the St. James – Lanark Village fire station located at 2367 Oak Street in Lanark Village.

If you are interested in volunteering as a firefighter or support staff please contact Mr. Robert Amick or Mr. Edgardo Grajales.

Robert Amick (941) 628-9131; rsamick4@yahoo.com

Edgardo Grajales (407) 757-6997; egrajales2@gmail.com

SJLV volunteer flyer

Places to receive a COVID-19 test in Franklin County

  • Locations by Nomi Health (Rapid Antigen and Send out PCR) Call 904-295-0562 or visit http://testing.nomihealth.com/signup/fl. Walk ups accepted.
    • 135 Ave G Apalachicola, FL 32320 – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm EST (outside Weems hospital in drive up lane)
    • 106 5th Street East Carrabelle, FL 32322 – Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am-5:00pm EST (outside Carrabelle health department)
  • George E Weems Hospital @ 135 Ave G Apalachicola, FL 32320 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With a physician order only for outpatient, or through ER at any time if seen fit by ER physician. (Rapid PCR)
  • Sacred Heart Apalachicola @ 55 Avenue E, Apalachicola, FL 32320 – Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm EST (Send out PCR for established patients only)
  • Weems East Clinic @ 110 NE 5th Street Carrabelle, FL 32322 – Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm EST with physician order only. (Send out PCR)
  • Weems West Clinic @ 137 12th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320 – Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm EST with physician order only. (Send out PCR)
  • North Florida Medical Center – Eastpoint @ 158 US-98 Eastpoint, FL 32328 – Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm EST (Send out PCR for established patients only)

County’s Bid and Awards Notification System

If you would like to be notified by email when a bid or award is added to the County’s website, send an email to bids@franklincountyflorida.com with your name and email address.  If you would also like the notification email sent to your mobile phone as a text, add your mobile phone number along with your mobile service provider name to the email.  That information would allow us to send you an “email to text” notification.  After we receive your initial email, a test email and/or text will be sent confirming that we have received your information.  If you have any questions regarding this process do not hesitate to contact Michael Morón, County Coordinator, at (850) 653-9783 ext. 155 or michael@franklincountyflorida.com.