Description
The City of Florence is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a five-year update to its Comprehensive Plan. The plan will guide the City's growth, development, and investment strategies over the next 10 to 15 years. The selected firm will work with City staff and elected officials to review and update the existing plan, engage residents and stakeholders, and develop implementation strategies. Key components of the plan include population, economic development, natural resources, cultural resources, community facilities, housing, land use, transportation, and priority investment elements. The firm will also conduct workshops and visioning sessions with stakeholders and provide a final document and presentation to stakeholders.
• The City's Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 2023, but the planning and community engagement process was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The City is experiencing a surge in potential housing units associated with prospective industrial uses, which will impact City services and resources.
• The selected firm will be required to have experience with similar projects and demonstrate an understanding of the City's required tasks and needs.
• The firm will be evaluated based on factors such as experience, qualifications, approach, and cost.
• The City reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to conduct discussions with prospective applicants.