Request for proposals

The City of Acworth, Georgia is requesting proposals for professional services to update its 2027 Comprehensive Plan in compliance with Georgia Department of Community Affairs standards, with proposals due September 30, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. EST and short-list interviews scheduled the week of October 12, 2026.

The scope includes development of a comprehensive plan addressing anticipated growth through redevelopment over five to fifteen years, with required elements: Community Goals, Needs and Opportunities; Community Work Program; Broadband Services Element; Economic Development Element; Land Use Element with Future Land Use Map; Transportation Element; and Housing Element. The plan must build stakeholder consensus through extensive public involvement including open houses, workshops, meetings, surveys, and public hearings. Deliverables are PDF files, electronic files in original formats with GIS and graphics data, and two paper copies.

Respondents must submit two hard copies and one PDF version on a flash drive, limited to twenty pages and/or forty slides. Proposals must include completed E-Verify Affidavits, company background, staffing qualifications with samples of previous work, and identified subcontractors. Respondents must certify no conflicts of interest exist and notify the City immediately if conflicts arise during performance.

The City will select a consultant and submit the recommendation to the Mayor and Council by November 2, 2026. Final plan completion and adoption are required by October 11, 2027, with final invoicing by October 31, 2027. Contract terms, fees, and detailed scope of work will be negotiated with the selected firm; the City reserves the right to move to the next-ranked firm if mutual agreement cannot be reached. All questions must be submitted in writing at least five business days prior to the RFP deadline. No estimated contract value or incumbent is specified.