RFP 27-24/AB comprehensive planning, urban design, and related services

The City of Hampton, Virginia is requesting proposals for on-call, as-needed comprehensive planning, urban design, and related professional services under RFP 27-24/AB, with proposals due October 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST. The City anticipates awarding one or more non-exclusive contracts for an initial one-year term with three optional one-year renewals and will assign work through task orders on a project-specific basis.

Scope includes comprehensive plan preparation and amendments, small area and corridor plans, urban design concepts, community engagement, housing and economic development planning, resilience and environmental planning, transportation planning, and supplemental architectural and engineering services. Contractors must demonstrate experience with municipal planning and urban design projects in coastal communities and redevelopment environments. Professional liability insurance of $1 million minimum and general liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate are required.

MBE and WBE subcontracting goals of 2.68% and 4.76%, respectively, apply to contracts of $100,000 and above. No contract value or budget range is stated; pricing terms are not specified.

Proposals will be scored on experience (35%), capability and skills (30%), demonstrated ability to provide required services (30%), and minority/woman-owned business participation (5%). The City reserves the right to select two or more qualified offerors for negotiation, conduct oral presentations, and award multiple contracts if advantageous. No pre-proposal conference is scheduled. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Consolidated Procurement Division. Payment will be made within thirty days of invoice receipt. The City is exempt from federal excise tax and state and local taxes.