RFP for Consulting Services - South Beach Placemaking Plan

The Newport Urban Renewal Agency is seeking consulting services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a comprehensive South Beach Placemaking Plan in Newport, Oregon. The project aims to enhance the South Beach area along US 101 through strategic improvements in landscape design, gateway development, wayfinding signage, and public art integration. Qualified individuals, firms, and teams with demonstrated experience in these specific areas are invited to submit proposals addressing the objectives outlined in the 2021 South Beach Refinement Plan. Key deliverables include developing a conceptual art plan, identifying public art locations and types, creating design guidelines, and preparing community engagement strategies. The RFP requires respondents to provide detailed proposals demonstrating expertise in landscape design, gateway conceptualization, signage development, and public art planning. Proposals are due by December 1, 2023, with an expected project completion date of September 30, 2024. The evaluation criteria will assess respondents' qualifications, project approach, understanding of local context, technical capabilities, and proposed methodologies for community engagement and design implementation.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project budget is $125,000, funded entirely through tax increment funds generated by the South Beach Urban Renewal District, with no federal funds involved. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The Agency indicates flexibility in scope adjustments to maintain budget alignment. The selected consultant will be expected to work closely with the Newport Urban Renewal Agency to create a comprehensive placemaking strategy that reflects the unique characteristics of the South Beach area. The project encompasses deliverables that will guide future development, including landscape design recommendations, public art placement guidelines, and strategic approaches to enhancing the area's visual and functional characteristics. Respondents should be prepared to demonstrate significant experience in urban design, community planning, and creative placemaking strategies specific to coastal and urban renewal contexts.