Request for Proposal (RFP) 2047 Morgan County Joint Comprehensive Plan

Morgan County, along with the cities of Bostwick, Madison, and Rutledge, and the Town of Buckhead, is seeking proposals for the 2047 Morgan County Joint Comprehensive Plan through RFP 2047. The primary objective is to develop a multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plan that identifies collaborative opportunities and unique community visions. Firms must create a detailed plan encompassing required elements such as community goals, needs and opportunities, community work program, broadband element, and land use element. The selected firm will be responsible for extensive community engagement, including legislative body briefings, public meetings, stakeholder interviews, and creating a project website. The proposal evaluation will be based on a weighted criteria: written proposal and approach (25%), demonstration of understanding (25%), qualifications and experience (20%), firm standing (20%), and pricing approach and cost (10%). The RFP was posted on August 22, 2025, with proposals due by September 26, 2025, and a target completion date of December 31, 2026. The comprehensive plan must be fully approved and adopted by June 2027, with submission to the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission and Georgia Department of Community Affairs by December 2026.

The procurement requires firms to submit a detailed line-item budget and provide a schedule of employee hourly rates. Insurance requirements include various liability coverages totaling $3,000,000, and firms must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the RFP emphasizes the need for qualified firms with demonstrated experience in comprehensive planning. The total project cost will be determined through the proposal process, with the contract to be administered through Morgan County. Firms will need to demonstrate capability in multi-jurisdictional planning, community engagement, and technical plan development. The comprehensive plan must address the unique needs of Morgan County and its constituent municipalities, requiring a nuanced approach to local government planning and community development. Successful firms will need to show expertise in integrating various planning elements and facilitating collaborative planning processes across multiple local government entities.