Comprehensive Master Plan Update

The City of Keene is seeking a qualified consultant to assist in preparing an update to the City's 2010 Comprehensive Master Plan. The selected vendor will work with the Planning Board, a special Master Plan Project Steering Committee, City staff, and City Council. The contract has a budget of $160,000. The scope of work includes assisting in the preparation of the master plan update, which is scheduled to take place in 2024. • The City received five proposals from different vendors, with prices ranging from $120,000 to $175,000. • The selection committee interviewed all five firms and selected Future iQ, Inc. as the preferred vendor, with FHI Studio as the secondary option. • The contract is contingent on the appropriation of funding by the City Council. • The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute a professional services contract with the selected vendor.