Professional Community Planning Srvcs for UDC Review

The City of Canton, Georgia (Cherokee County) is issuing a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) for professional community planning services to conduct a comprehensive review and diagnostic study of the City's existing Unified Development Code (UDC). The scope of services includes evaluating the UDC for readability, consistency, and clarity; assessing best practices in zoning and development regulations; recommending potential reorganization of code sections; delineating departmental roles and responsibilities; ensuring compliance with current state and federal regulations; and providing continuing services. Qualified proposers must demonstrate experience with at least five similar projects completed within the past ten years for municipal clients in the United States, with at least three comparable projects completed in Georgia. Evaluation will be based on Qualifications of Firm and Personnel (35 points), Project Approach and Understanding (30 points), Capacity and Capability of Firm (25 points), and Overall Quality of Proposal (10 points). The deadline for submitting written questions is December 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with proposals due December 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Proposals must include one hard copy and one electronic copy (PDF) on a flash drive, submitted to the RFP Review Committee at City of Canton, 110 Academy Street, Canton, Georgia 30114, and are limited to 50 pages (excluding title page, table of contents, letter of transmittal, section dividers, and resumes). The City anticipates recommending contract award to City Council in January or February 2026.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this procurement. Proposers must submit required documentation including proof of commercial insurance with a minimum limit of one million dollars, current business license, completed forms (Contractor Information, Conflict of Interest Certification, E-Verify Federal Work Authorization, and Vendor Statement of Tax Status), and proof of workers compensation insurance prior to contract award. The selection will be based on qualifications and experience with greatest benefit to the City rather than lowest cost, indicating that this is a qualifications-based procurement. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is disclosed in the RFP documentation. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Specific contract amount or budget information is not disclosed in the RFP; however, proposers are required to submit itemized costs for all services in a separate sealed envelope for evaluation consideration.