Ada County Comprehensive Plan

Ada County, Idaho is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 26024) to procure consulting services for the development of an updated Comprehensive Plan. The Ada County Development Services Department seeks a qualified consultant to draft a new Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Idaho Code 67-6508, addressing the county's significant population growth, development pressure, infrastructure expansion, and changing land-use dynamics since the adoption of its current plan in 2016. The comprehensive planning effort will provide long-range guidance for growth and decision-making over the next 10 to 20 years. The scope of work includes three project phases: the Preparatory Phase, Phase I (Existing Conditions and Visioning), and Phase II (Policy Development and Adoption), with an anticipated project completion timeline of 12 to 18 months from the Notice to Proceed. Deliverables must include existing conditions analyses, a comprehensive plan incorporating 17 core elements (including property rights, population, economic development, land use, natural resources, hazardous areas, public services, transportation, housing, and community design), GIS-compatible maps, ADA-compliant graphics, an implementation matrix, and a public engagement plan consistent with Idaho Code 67-6509. The consultant must also integrate newly adopted zoning codes, Area of Impact elements, Development Impact Fee methodologies, and Capital Improvement Programs into the plan. Sealed proposals must be submitted online through the Bonfire platform at https://adacounty.bonfirehub.com no later than 4:00 p.m. local time on March 9, 2026, with public opening scheduled for March 10, 2026. The evaluation committee will rank proposals using a 100-point system based on RFP compliance (10 points), project approach (30 points), experience with governmental entities (20 points), references (10 points), and anticipated costs (30 points), with optional presentations worth up to 50 additional points. The Board of Ada County Commissioners will consider proposals for potential award on April 7, 2026. Required qualifications include experience in successfully writing and implementing comprehensive plans for governmental entities, and proposers must demonstrate the ability to manage public engagement, coordinate with county staff and stakeholders, and deliver work products in editable formats.

The RFP documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or other specified organization types, nor do they reference incumbent vendors or current contractors. However, the selected consultant must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability, Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 general aggregate), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 each accident), and Professional Liability ($2,000,000 per claim and aggregate), plus a $1,000,000 Fidelity Bond. The consultant will work under the direction of the Director of Development Services with an initial contract term through September 30, 2026, and potential renewal for completion of uncompleted phases on an annual basis. Proposals must include detailed cost breakdowns by project phase, though the RFP documents do not specify an overall budget range or maximum award value. All work products must be delivered in editable formats, and the consultant must return all County data and documents within 30 days of termination or upon request, with all deliverables requiring GIS compatibility and ADA compliance.