211-20251121152302 Waveland

The City of Waveland, Mississippi, is soliciting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for comprehensive city planning services to develop its 2026 Comprehensive Plan. The procurement seeks a professional consultant to create a strategic planning document with a 2040 planning horizon, focusing on preserving the city's small-town character while promoting sustainability and economic vitality. Key deliverables include 20 printed copies of the final Comprehensive Plan and digital files in MS Word, Adobe PDF, and GIS .shp formats. The project scope encompasses extensive public participation processes, land use analysis, housing needs assessment, mobility planning, urban design analysis, and development of implementation programs including zoning and subdivision ordinance updates, a Downtown Master Plan, and a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. Proposals will be accepted at Waveland City Hall (301 Coleman Ave.) or electronically through Plan House (wavelandmsbids.com) until 2:00 P.M. CST on December 17, 2026. Written questions must be submitted to Lisa Planchard (lplanchard@waveland-ms.gov) by December 7, 2026, with responses distributed via email on subsequent Thursdays. The city intends to select a consultant by January 2026, commence work in February 2026, and complete the project by August 2026.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit requirements regarding organizational type or disadvantaged enterprise participation. The project budget has not been predetermined, and interested consultants are required to develop and propose their own scope of work and budget. The city, with a population of 7,250 residents located in Hancock County on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is seeking a comprehensive planning approach that balances technical expertise with community-driven design. While no specific award value is mentioned, the complexity of the project suggests a substantial professional services contract that will require significant planning, analytical, and community engagement capabilities. Consultants should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in municipal planning, urban design, community engagement, and comprehensive land use strategy development.