Comprehensive plan

The City of College Park, Georgia is seeking proposals for RFP 26-11, a Comprehensive Plan Update through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation targets qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive local plan aligned with Georgia Department of Community Affairs guidelines. The project requires a substantial revision of the city's land use vision, which was last comprehensively updated in 2009. Key deliverables include an existing conditions assessment, community demographic profile, housing vision, economic development strategies, arts and culture integration, transportation alignment, land use vision, character area review, and a community participation plan. The evaluation criteria will allocate 60 points to technical merit (including qualifications, references, experience, and suitability) and 40 points to cost proposal. Proposals are due on September 16, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST, with the contract initially awarded for one year and potential renewals for four additional one-year periods. The city requires eight printed color copies of the final report, a PDF version, and all original electronic files and GIS shapefiles.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the RFP mentions a local preference policy that may provide bid adjustments for businesses located within College Park city limits. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, business auto policy, commercial general liability, and professional liability coverage. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the project emphasizes integration with existing planning documents such as the Six West District Plans and the College Park Redevelopment Plan. The RFP does not provide a precise budget range or award value, which suggests potential flexibility in pricing based on the proposed scope and complexity of the comprehensive planning work. Interested firms should carefully review the full RFP document to understand the complete requirements, submission guidelines, and evaluation process for this municipal planning contract.