RFQ - Unified Development Ordinance

The City of Dublin, Georgia is requesting qualifications from professional services firms with experience developing unified development ordinances, with Phase 1 statements of qualifications due July 16, 2026 and finalist interviews scheduled for August 21, 2026.

The scope encompasses complete overhaul of Dublin's zoning code, last substantially updated in 1957. Deliverables include review of existing regulations and current land uses; development of updated zoning districts with form-based standards; creation of a user-friendly ordinance with illustrations and graphics; organization and facilitation of public engagement sessions; and staff training during a three-month implementation period. The project timeline is not to exceed 24 months from contract execution to final City Council acceptance.

The City has budgeted up to $200,000 from its general operating account, with no state or federal grant funding. Funding is not considered approved until City Council awards the contract.

Phase 1 evaluation (Statement of Qualifications) weights UDO creation experience at 40%, project management and staff qualifications at 30%, and past performance at 30%. Phase 2, held August 21, 2026 for finalists, weights technical approach at 65%, timeline at 15%, and cost at 20%. The anticipated award date is September 13, 2026.

All submissions require Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000, Automobile Liability of at least $500,000, Workers' Compensation per Georgia statutory limits, and Professional Liability of at least $1,000,000. Standard compliance documentation includes E-Verify affidavits and conflict of interest statements. Phase 1 responses are submitted via BidNet; Phase 2 responses go directly to the Purchasing Director. A cone of silence is in effect; all inquiries must be directed solely to Purchasing Director David Sawyer, with no contact permitted to other City personnel from posting through contract award.