East Greenwich Comprehensive Plan Update

The Town of East Greenwich, Rhode Island is seeking qualified planning consulting firms to complete a comprehensive update to its municipal comprehensive plan, which was last updated in 2013 and approved in 2014. This procurement aims to develop a new comprehensive plan that will guide future development through 2046 and ensure compliance with the Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Regulation Act. The project requires a consultant with expertise in comprehensive planning, community engagement, and Rhode Island regulatory compliance. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on October 1, 2025, with questions due by October 22, 2025, and proposal submissions due by November 5, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include firm qualifications (25%), project team expertise (20%), technical approach (20%), and community engagement approach (20%), with additional consideration given to project experience and cost proposal. The comprehensive plan update will involve four primary phases: project initiation and analysis, community engagement and visioning, plan development, and plan finalization and adoption, requiring five in-person public engagement events.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires the selected consultant to maintain various insurance coverages and will result in a professional services agreement with the town. Deliverables will include a detailed work plan, public engagement summary, draft and final comprehensive plans, an executive summary, and an implementation matrix, with a particular focus on climate resilience, historic preservation, and regional coordination. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement requires a fixed-fee proposal based on the consultant's assessment of project requirements. The comprehensive plan update will cover critical municipal planning elements, necessitating a thorough understanding of East Greenwich's current conditions, emerging trends, and future community needs. The successful consultant will need to demonstrate significant expertise in municipal planning, community engagement, and Rhode Island's specific planning regulatory environment.