Description
The City of Pickens is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Downtown Master Plan that will guide economic revitalization, improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and identify redevelopment opportunities for vacant properties in the downtown core. The effort will culminate in a written master plan, cost estimates, implementation strategies, and a formal presentation to the City Council. The contract will be awarded after an RFQ evaluation and negotiations, with work expected to start in July 2026 and be completed by December 2026.
• Develop vision, goals, and implementation phases for downtown revitalization.
• Produce detailed deliverables including executive summary, cost‑estimate tables, and design guidelines.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement (public meetings, surveys, coordination with local partners).
• Deliver a final presentation and printed/e‑digital plan package to City Council.
• Ensure compliance with Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) federal funding requirements and related civil‑rights and equal‑employment regulations.