Consultant Services for Comprehensive Plan Update (2026) with GIS Services

Forsyth County, Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP 26_60_1630) for consultant services to complete a comprehensive plan update with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services. The County seeks qualified planning consultants to develop a state-required comprehensive plan update in accordance with minimum standards and procedures established by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and in coordination with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The primary deliverables and objectives include creating an actionable, data-driven comprehensive plan that aligns future land use with infrastructure capacity, reflects community priorities, and provides clear implementation guidance for County decision-making. Prospective respondents must possess demonstrated expertise in comprehensive planning and GIS services, with a strong understanding of Georgia's planning requirements and regional coordination processes. Sealed proposals must be submitted electronically through the County's Euna Procurement portal no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, with a public reading of submitting firm names occurring at 2:30 p.m. the same day in the Liberty Training Room, Suite 1010, at Forsyth County Administration, 2435 Freedom Parkway, Cumming, Georgia 30041. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted through the procurement portal by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with responses issued as written addenda. Paper submissions will not be accepted, and Forsyth County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive technicalities, and make an award in the best interest of the County.

The RFP announcement does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organization types, or disadvantaged enterprise participation requirements. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available procurement documentation. Similarly, the specific contract value, award amount, or budget range for this comprehensive plan update project is not detailed in the RFP announcement document provided. Interested proposers should consult the complete RFP documents, specifications, and instructions to proposers available through the County's procurement website for additional details regarding evaluation criteria, technical requirements, and financial terms. Forsyth County's non-discrimination policy applies to all employment and service provision activities related to this procurement.