RFP - Technical Assistance Support

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking proposals from firms or teams of firms experienced in land use, zoning, creative placemaking, and graphic design to provide technical assistance support to ARC's Community Development Department during the 2025 calendar year. The selected consultant will be required to provide a range of services, such as research, data analysis, renderings, maps, community engagement, and graphic creation, to support ARC and local governments in planning and implementing programs and projects. All work must be completed by December 31, 2025, and the contract may be extended for additional years pending satisfactory performance and available funding. The RFP indicates a total budget of $50,000 for the 2025 calendar year, which will be spread across various projects and service areas as needed, including support for ARC's Community Development Assistance Program and Regional Development Plan.

The RFP has established an overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 16.7% for this contract opportunity. Any contract award is contingent upon ARC receiving adequate funding for this purpose from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Additional work may be added in calendar years 2026 and 2027 pending satisfactory performance by the selected consultant and available funding. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM EST on November 14, 2024.