Comprehensive Plan Update - Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Communities Program (RCP)

The City of Rosenberg, located in Fort Bend County, Texas, is seeking a qualified grant administration and planning service provider to conduct a Comprehensive Plan Update under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Communities Program (RCP). The project involves updating the city's 2015 Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code, with a specific focus on incorporating sustainability, resiliency, and hazard mitigation strategies. Deliverables will include updated land use maps, infrastructure needs assessments, transportation policy reviews, economic development opportunities, and implementation strategies. The proposal must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement Portal by January 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Evaluation of proposals will be based on five key criteria: experience (35 points), work performance (25 points), capacity to perform (15 points), proximity/familiarity with Rosenberg (15 points), and proposed cost (10 points). Respondents must provide comprehensive qualifications, including past project experience, team composition, methodology, and references, with the entire proposal limited to 30 pages.

The procurement encourages participation from small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. The project is funded by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) through the CDBG-MIT program, with specific compliance requirements outlined in the attached documents, including Attachment A (Required Contract Provisions), Attachment B (General Affirmations), Attachment C (Applicable Laws and Regulations), and Attachment D (Information Security Appendix). Contractors must adhere to complex federal and state regulatory frameworks, including non-discrimination clauses, equal opportunity employment guidelines, and specific requirements for HUD-assisted projects. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement emphasizes a firm fixed-price proposal for comprehensive grant administration and planning services. Potential contractors must be prepared to comply with extensive legal and security requirements, including data protection protocols, cybersecurity training, and potential audits of their physical and technical environments.