27013-4201, Paulding County Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update

Paulding County Board of Commissioners, Department of Finance, Purchasing Division, is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified consulting firms for the 2027 Five-Year Update to the Paulding County Comprehensive Plan, with proposals due November 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time through the Paulding County Bonfire e-procurement portal. Questions are due November 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The source names no set-aside or preference program.

The update must follow Georgia Department of Community Affairs Local Planning Requirements. Deliverables include an assessment of the existing plan and related documents; updates to community goals, needs, opportunities, and assessment; updates to the broadband and transportation elements; updates to the Future Land Use Map and Supporting Policy Map; three to four special-area studies; and the 2027-2032 Community Work Program. A Capital Improvement Element is a potential inclusion. The consultant manages project coordination, facilitates steering committee and public engagement meetings, and develops an interactive community engagement website. Final products include printed and electronic reports, supporting maps and graphics, editable source files, and original GIS shapefiles.

Offerors must comply with applicable Georgia laws and submit signed addenda with their proposals. The successful offeror must furnish certificates of insurance before contract execution and satisfy the contractor affidavit requirement under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b)(1).

The project initiates in January 2027, with plan adoption targeted for September 2027, ahead of the October 31, 2027 Department of Community Affairs deadline. Proposals will be scored on Project Understanding and Methodology (25 points), Consultant Team Qualifications (20 points), Experience (20 points), Proposed Schedule (5 points), and Price (30 points). The county may invite one or more highest-scoring firms to present for up to 20 additional points. Proposals remain open for at least ninety days following opening. Award goes to the responsive, responsible firm providing the best value, and the county may reject any or all proposals, waive defects, and re-advertise.