On-Call Planner Professional Services for Community Development Department

The City of Greeley, Colorado is requesting proposals for on-call professional planning services through its Community Development Department under an RFP with proposals due November 12, 2026 at 5 p.m. The City reserves the right to award to multiple vendors and may allow other governmental agencies to utilize the resulting contract under the same terms and conditions.

The scope covers long-range planning projects, general development and land use project reviews, site visits, technical plan checks, and conformance reviews with Federal, State, and City standards. Work may be performed on-site at City Center North or remotely according to City policy and departmental staffing needs. The Planner position requires Planner III level qualifications, a minimum of six years of experience, and AICP certification is preferred.

Initial funding for the 2027 calendar year is $30,000, subject to adjustment based on actual needs. The contractor must submit hourly rates for services, with itemized fee schedules for any sub-consultants, and cost proposals must include all reimbursable expenses such as mileage, copies, and postage. The initial contract term runs through December 31, 2027, with options for two consecutive one-year renewals based on workload and funding availability.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $2 million, Worker's Compensation per Colorado requirements, Comprehensive Automobile Liability with minimum limits of $1 million, and Professional Liability Coverage with minimum limits of $1 million; the City must be named as additional insured on all policies.

Proposals must not exceed 20 pages (excluding cover letter, resumes, and front matter) and must be submitted as a single PDF or Word file under 20 MB to purchasing@greeleygov.com. An optional pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due October 16, 2026 at 5 p.m. Tentative interviews are scheduled for the week of November 30, 2026, with a tentative notice of award for the week of December 7, 2026.