Unified Development Ordinance Request for Proposal

The City of Peachtree City, located in Fayette County, Georgia, is seeking a qualified firm to develop a comprehensive Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) through Request for Proposal #26-105PDS. The project involves consolidating and modernizing multiple existing land development documents, including the Zoning Ordinance (1977), Land Development Ordinance (1985), Buildings and Construction Code, Sign Code, Short-Term Rental Ordinance, Annexation Ordinance, and the 2022 Comprehensive Plan. Key deliverables include a fully integrated UDO that streamlines and updates current regulatory frameworks. The proposal evaluation will be weighted across five core areas: qualifications and experience (25%), project approach/methodology (30%), public engagement strategy (15%), cost proposal (20%), and project management/schedule (10%). Critical dates include a proposal submission deadline of February 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, with questions due by February 10, 2026, and potential proposer interviews scheduled for February 23-27, 2026. The City Council is expected to approve the selection on March 19, 2026, with contract execution anticipated in April 2026. The total project timeline is estimated at eight months, with full process completion projected within 12 months.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Prospective contractors must demonstrate expertise in zoning, subdivision ordinance drafting, public participation facilitation, and familiarity with Georgia statutes and federal regulations. Insurance requirements are substantial, including commercial general liability insurance of $2,000,000, comprehensive automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, umbrella coverage of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance. Contractors must also comply with Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act and register with E-Verify. Proposal submission requires one original document, five copies, and one electronic PDF copy on a flash drive, with proposals remaining valid for 60 days following the submission deadline. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the UDO development suggests a significant professional services contract. Interested firms will need to provide detailed, all-inclusive hourly rates for labor, materials, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses to be considered for this complex regulatory documentation project.