RFP PZ740-01 Comprehensive Plan Update

The City of Fayetteville, Georgia is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) PZ740-01 for consultant services to develop a Comprehensive Plan Update that will guide the city's physical and economic development over the next 20 years. The procurement seeks a qualified consultant or consulting team to lead an inclusive participatory planning process resulting in a forward-thinking, realistic, and impactful strategic plan with long-range implementation strategies and practical operational guidance. Key deliverables include public participation materials, demographic data analysis and maps, character area designations and future land use analysis, a comprehensive plan document complying with Georgia Department of Community Affairs Rules Chapter 110-12-1, a written report identifying recommended code changes, website and social media materials, and digital maps in ESRI File Geodatabase or shapefile format with 20 printed copies of the final plan. The scope of work encompasses collecting and analyzing demographic data, conducting robust public and stakeholder outreach, identifying development challenges and opportunities, and establishing a plan addressing community vision, goals, capital improvements, land use, transportation, economic development, housing, natural environment, and broadband components. Evaluation criteria are scored on a 75-point scale including cost (15 points), past experience and quality of deliverables (15 points), ability to meet time and budget requirements (10 points), staff experience and capacity (10 points), detailed public outreach proposals (15 points), and comprehensive project approach (10 points). The question deadline is Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., proposals are due Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and work is anticipated to commence in July 2026 with plan adoption required by June 2027. Proposals must be submitted in both hard copy and electronic formats to Tina Rich, Purchasing Coordinator, at 210 Stonewall Avenue W, Fayetteville, GA 30214, and all proposals must acknowledge receipt of any issued addenda to be considered for evaluation.

The RFP documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or specific organizational eligibility requirements, indicating this procurement is open to all qualified consultants and consulting firms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. No predetermined budget or award value has been established by the City; instead, consultants must propose their total project cost, which will be evaluated as part of the selection criteria. Proposing firms should direct questions to Tina Rich, the City's Designated Contact, via email at trich@fayetteville-ga.gov, and complete proposal instructions and specifications are available on the City of Fayetteville's website at https://www.fayetteville-ga.gov/140/Bid-Opportunities. All proposals must remain valid and binding for 90 days from the due date, and the City Council reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, and conduct interviews with selected finalists before making a final award determination.