Request for Proposals # 26-002 - Comprehensive Plan Update

The City of Powder Springs is seeking a consulting firm to prepare a comprehensive plan update. The plan will guide the city's growth, development, investment, and service decisions over a 20-year horizon. The selected firm will be responsible for preparing a full update of the city's comprehensive plan, which will replace the existing plan. The scope of work includes project initiation, review of existing plans, community engagement, and preparation of various plan elements, such as land use, transportation, and housing. The city expects the selected firm to exceed the minimum standards set by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Some key tasks include: • Project initiation and management • Review of existing plans and conditions assessment • Community engagement and public participation program • Preparation of plan elements, such as land use, transportation, and housing • Coordination with city staff and other stakeholders The city is looking for a firm with experience in preparing comprehensive plans, particularly those that have worked with similar-sized cities. The selected firm will be expected to demonstrate its understanding of the project, its approach to community engagement, and its ability to produce high-quality work products. Some key points to consider: • The city is seeking a comprehensive plan update that will guide its growth and development over the next 20 years • The selected firm will be responsible for preparing a full update of the city's comprehensive plan • The scope of work includes a range of tasks, from project initiation to plan element preparation • The city is looking for a firm with experience in preparing comprehensive plans, particularly those that have worked with similar-sized cities • The selected firm will be expected to demonstrate its understanding of the project, its approach to community engagement, and its ability to produce high-quality work products