26-CED-4780 Downtown Design Guidelines

The City of Warner Robins is soliciting qualified consulting firms to update its Downtown Master Plan, Regulating Plan, and Development Code through procurement opportunity 26-CED-4780. The procuring jurisdiction is Henry County, Georgia, with the contract posting date of April 10, 2026, and proposal submission deadline of May 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM (ET). The consultant or consultant team must demonstrate extensive experience in land use, urban design, contemporary planning codes, architectural guidelines, and regulating plans for transportation and storm water infrastructure. Key deliverables include a comprehensive Downtown Master Plan with implementation strategies, a Regulating Plan, an updated Development Code, and a robust public participation plan designed to actively engage citizens and stakeholders throughout the process. The primary objective is to establish a sustainable and thriving downtown environment that reflects community goals and stakeholder objectives. Required consultant qualifications include proven expertise in the aforementioned planning and design disciplines, with demonstrated ability to develop feasible implementation frameworks. Questions regarding RFP specifications or solicitation requirements must be submitted through the IonWave platform by May 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM (ET), with award anticipated in July 2026.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility to respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation materials. The budget range or contract award value is not disclosed in the available opportunity summary. Interested firms should access comprehensive RFP details and requirements through the City of Warner Robins' IonWave procurement platform at https://wrga.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=756 & SourceType=1 to obtain complete specifications, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.