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Forrest County, Mississippi is seeking proposals for Comprehensive Planning Services to develop the 2044 Forrest County Comprehensive Plan. The selected consultant will be expected to provide professional planning services, including conducting research, formulating a community vision, and developing goals, objectives, and implementation strategies for the plan. The consultant will also be required to incorporate an innovative public participation process, analyze future housing needs and land use, and provide recommendations on land use controls and recreational amenities. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. (CST) on July 15, 2024 at the Paul B. Johnson Chancery Building in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The county intends to select a consultant and begin work on the comprehensive plan by July 2025. The RFQ does not specify a project budget, but interested consultants are expected to provide a scope of work and a practical budget for the project.

The county is seeking to attract more commercial activity and create quality jobs within the county, in addition to maintaining the rural character and ensuring sustainable development. The comprehensive plan will include an implementation program with short, medium, and long-range capital improvement projects. The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The county has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not include any information about possible award values or budget ranges.