Request for Proposals for Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (#C-26-002)

Radnor Township, Pennsylvania is soliciting proposals under RFP #C-26-002 for a comprehensive rewrite of its 1974 Zoning Ordinance, as amended, with proposals due November 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST through PennBid. Addendum No. 1 moved the question deadline to November 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST.

The engagement runs in two phases. Phase 1 covers an existing conditions and regulatory assessment report, zoning district comparison tables, identification of regulatory conflicts and gaps, recommendations for zoning map amendments, public input summaries, and an implementation roadmap. Phase 2 covers a complete draft ordinance, comprehensive use and dimensional tables, updated definitions and standards, proposed zoning map amendments, amendments to related ordinances, and adoption-ready final materials in editable digital formats. The Township targets substantial completion in approximately 18 months and final adoption within 18 to 24 months, with Phase 1 anticipated within 7 to 12 months. The consultant must begin work within 14 days of receiving an executed agreement.

Pricing is a lump-sum fee proposal that separately identifies Phase 1 and Phase 2 costs, supported by a task-level budget showing staff assignments, anticipated hours, hourly billing rates, and totals. The Township will not obligate itself to select the lowest-cost proposal and reserves the right to negotiate scope, schedule, and fees with the selected consultant. Required coverage includes workers' compensation, employer's liability, commercial general liability, automobile liability, umbrella liability, and professional liability, with minimum limits of $1.0 million to $2.0 million as specified, maintained for the full term. The selected consultant enters the Township's Consultant Services Agreement, which includes independent contractor status, termination on 30 days' notice, indemnification, and conflict-of-interest restrictions.

Proposals should run approximately 20 pages and may include resumes, work samples, cost schedules, and exhibits. Respondents must return the signed and dated Addendum No. 1 acknowledgment form with their proposal.