On-Call Land Use Planning Services

Pinal County, Arizona is seeking proposals for an on-call land use planning services contract to supplement its internal planning staff resources. The county requires qualified consultants to provide professional planning expertise across multiple disciplines, including development application review, comprehensive plan updates, zoning ordinance assistance, environmental compliance review, public engagement, and interdepartmental coordination. The procurement encompasses nine primary task categories ranging from general planning support and zoning code interpretation to environmental reviews, public engagement, long-range planning projects, and special policy studies. Proposals are due January 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST through the Bonfire procurement portal, with a question period running from December 11, 2025, to December 26, 2025. The evaluation criteria will allocate 100 points across five categories: 30 points for key personnel experience, 25 points for familiarity with government standards, 20 points for understanding of project scope, 15 points for project references, and 10 points for cost. Proposal submissions are limited to one cover letter page and eight pages addressing evaluation criteria, with key personnel resumes capped at two pages each.

The solicitation encourages minority contractor participation and does not specify specific set-aside designations. The contract will be awarded with an initial one-year term and potential for four additional one-year renewals, with the county reserving the right to make multiple awards or a single award. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the on-call arrangement suggests flexible, task-order based engagement with no guaranteed minimum spending levels. The contract includes comprehensive federal grant compliance requirements, including provisions for equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination standards, and various federal regulatory adherences. Contractors must comply with multiple state and federal regulations, including clean air and water act provisions, anti-lobbying certifications, and Buy American Act requirements. The procurement allows for fully-burdened contracted labor rates and requires contractors to maintain comprehensive insurance and licensing. Pricing will be submitted using the provided Attachment B-5 Pricing Document, with rates reflecting the firm's standard on-call planning work pricing structure.