MCD-CED-RFP-FY27-003 ¿ Code Revision Services for Chapters 15, 16, and Related Updates to Chapter 17

The City of McDonough, Georgia, through its Community and Economic Development Department, is requesting sealed proposals for code revision services covering Chapters 15, 16, and related updates to Chapter 17 of its Code of Ordinances under RFP MCD-CED-RFP-FY27-003, with proposals due September 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The scope is comprehensive evaluation, restructuring, and modernization of Chapters 15 and 16, plus targeted updates to Chapter 17 (Zoning Ordinance). Deliverables include a code assessment report, code reorganization matrix, draft and final code revisions, coordination and amendments to Chapter 17, Main Street District regulatory language, summary of changes documentation, presentation materials, adoption-ready documents, staff training, and implementation support. All work products become City property upon acceptance and payment. The consultant must comply with the Georgia Drug-Free Workplace Act and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (E-Verify requirements), and maintain Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance.

Pricing shall be firm and fixed, reflecting all costs to complete services including labor, materials, coordination, meetings, and travel. Proposers must submit a detailed cost breakdown by project phase and identify hourly rates for additional services if applicable, with any reimbursable expenses requiring prior written City approval.

The initial contract term is twelve months from the Effective Date, with an optional extension of up to six additional months contingent on satisfactory performance and fund availability.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Project Understanding (15%), Approach and Methodology (20%), Work Plan and Project Schedule (10%), Experience and Qualifications (15%), Project Team and Staffing (10%), Stakeholder Engagement Approach (10%), References (5%), and Cost (15%). The City reserves the right to conduct interviews, request presentations, negotiate scope and pricing with the highest-ranked consultant, and reject any or all proposals.

A virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 8, 2026 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with City responses anticipated by September 18, 2026. Sealed proposals must be submitted to Tiffany George, Procurement-Purchasing Specialist, at 136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, Georgia 30253.