Request for Proposals: Gastonia's UDO Questions and Answers Addendum

The document is an addendum to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the re-write of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for the City of Gastonia, North Carolina. The addendum provides answers to 14 questions posed by potential respondents to the RFP. The questions and answers cover a range of topics, including: 1. RFP details: The RFP does not have an assigned number, and respondents should use a specific subject line in their email submissions. 2. Proposal format: The proposal should use 12-point font, with larger font allowed for titles and dividers. The proposal should not exceed 20 pages, excluding certain sections. 3. Project timeline: The project is expected to take 12-18 months to complete, with a desired timeline for completion of a public hearing draft. 4. Team composition: The proposing firm may submit up to five team member resumes, with subconsultants also allowed to submit up to five resumes. 5. Budget: The City does not have an exact budget determined for the project, and the final budget will be determined based on the scope of work and partnership with the selected team. 6. Forms and signatures: An authorized signature as part of the Letter of Introduction is sufficient for the submission. 7. File transfer: Respondents can use their own secure FTP site for file transfer. 8. Development Guidebook: The guidebook should simplify development steps and expectations, outlining development review processes, design criteria, and associated checklists and application forms. 9. UDO migration to EnCode: The City is migrating its UDO to EnCode, and respondents should account for the costs of formatting the UDO for easier integration into EnCode. 10. Coding expertise: Respondents are expected to have expertise in delivering digital information, but direct experience with implementing EncodePlus is not required. 11. Steering Committee and Project Management Team: The selection of these committees will be driven by staff in consultation with the selected team, and will include internal and external stakeholders. 12. Missing-middle housing: The UDO update process should explore more definitive housing typologies and implementation strategies for missing-middle housing. 13. Shared parking provisions: The City is interested in pursuing shared parking provisions that allow adjacent developments to utilize existing parking or future anticipated build-out. 14. Legal review: The City anticipates having the UDO reviewed by its legal counsel, but expects respondents to be familiar with regulatory, statutory, and governing laws to deliver a legally-conforming UDO. Overall, the addendum provides clarification on various aspects of the RFP, including proposal format, project timeline, team composition, budget, and scope of work.