RFQ CD-25-01

The City of Peachtree Corners in Gwinnett County, Georgia, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ CD-25-01) seeking professional services for a comprehensive rewrite of the city's Zoning Ordinance and updates to Land Development and Building Codes. The procurement targets qualified firms, partnerships, joint ventures, or teams with demonstrated competency in drafting municipal zoning ordinances in Georgia. Specific deliverables include a PDF final report, electronic files in original formats, GIS shapefiles, and 15 printed color copies. The project requires analyzing current codes, reviewing the Comprehensive Plan, conducting public outreach, drafting new ordinance language, and formatting codes to enhance transparency. Proposals will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated across four key categories: consultant team qualifications (20 points), experience and examples (25 points), methodology (15 points), and budget (15 points). The RFQ was posted on April 10, 2025, with proposals due by 3:00 PM EST on May 7, 2025, and an anticipated contract award date of May 16, 2025. The selected consultant will be expected to collaborate closely with city staff, attend meetings, facilitate community workshops, and present to the Planning Commission and City Council.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The document allows for potential additional scope of work beyond the primary zoning and land development focus, which could increase the project's overall value. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the project and the multi-stage evaluation process suggest a sophisticated procurement targeting experienced municipal code consulting firms. The project covers critical code chapters including Zoning (Appendix A), Planning and Development (Chapter 50), and Signs (Chapter 54), indicating a significant scope of work. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The city's approach suggests a desire for a thorough, transparent process to modernize and improve its municipal codes, with an emphasis on selecting a consultant with proven expertise in municipal zoning and development regulations specific to the State of Georgia.