25-042 Rezoning and Redistricting RFP Services

The Bibb County School District (BCSD) in Macon, Georgia, is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive Rezoning and Redistricting Study through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on May 21, 2025. The district, which serves approximately 21,000 students across 37 schools, requires a detailed analysis of current school enrollment, facility capacity, demographic trends, and development patterns. Key deliverables include a project work plan, community engagement plan, monthly status reports, draft rezoning options, and a final recommendation report. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2025, at 9:30 am EST via Microsoft Teams, with proposals due on June 17, 2025, at 8 am EST. The contract will be awarded based on a 1600-point scoring system that evaluates demonstrated experience (450 points), staff qualifications (300 points), methodology and timeline (350 points), cost competitiveness (400 points), and references (100 points). Proposals must include a comprehensive package of documents, including a cover letter, executive summary, company profile, proposed methodology, project timeline, key staff list, references, and fee structure.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The anticipated contract term is one year, with the option of up to four renewals, and will be funded through General Funds (State). While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive scoring system suggests a competitive procurement process that values both technical expertise and cost-effectiveness. The project requires extensive stakeholder engagement, including public meetings, surveys, and focus groups, indicating a need for contractors with strong communication and community interaction capabilities. The contract aims to support enrollment balance, efficient facility usage, and alignment with community needs for the Bibb County School District, suggesting a complex and strategic approach to educational infrastructure planning.