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Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Implementation of the Provisions of Act 24 of 2008 — The Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Act The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.) is a unique unit of the National Park System (NPS) passing through fourteen eastern seaboard states as it winds it 2,175 miles from Georgia to Maine. With the recent passage of the Act 24 of 2008 (amending the 1978 Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Act) the fifty-eight Pennsylvania municipalities within which the Appalachian National Scenic Trail runs will be required by law to use their zoning authority to preserves the trail and protect the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values along the trail. If the municipality does not currently have a zoning ordinance, the legislation requires the municipality to pass one (at least covering the area of the trail.) In order to provide municipalities with assistance on implementing this legislation an interagency task force with representation from the Pennsylvania Departments of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Environmental Protection (DEP) and their non-governmental partner, The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, was convened. The AT Zoning Task Force recommends engaging a consultant to develop of a set of resource materials and to assist with developing a strategy to implement the provisions of Act 24 of 2008. The AT Zoning Task Force is accepting qualifications and a summary of approach for consulting services for a one time contract to develop a set of resource materials (e.g. handbook, training, etc.) to assist the municipalities in a review and assessment of the adequacy of their existing ordinances (or the creation of a new ordinance) related to the intent of Act 24. Such review will ascertain the efficacy of land use planning as it pertains to adequate protection of the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values along the trail mandated in Act 24 of 2008. This Request for Qualifications and Summary of Approach is designed to allow the Task Force to identify several consultants to interview regarding their approach to the needs described in the following sections. As part of their response to the RFQ, consultants should provide suggestions of approach to the following questions and examples of previous work that illustrates their experience in developing zoning ordinances for landscape and resource protection, and experience with creatively solving complex planning and zoning projects. The Task Force is not seeking a formal proposal at this time; however, formal proposals will be sought from a select group of consultants based on the responses to this RFQ. Funding levels for this project have not been specifically established; however, DCED and DCNR have committed to fund the development of this resource at appropriate levels. Budget discussions will begin once a small group of firms have been selected to submit formal proposals. It is anticipated that the selected consultant will enter into a contract with a county municipality to be specified shortly. The formal RFQ, including the scope of services, response content and selection procedures, is located at the Cumberland County Planning Department’s website: www.ccpa.net/planning Proposals must be received no later than 4:00pm, Monday, September 8, 2008 to be eligible for consideration. Any questions on the request should be directed to Ed LeClear, 888-223-6837, eleclear@state.pa.us.
Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Developing Design Guidelines The City of Fresno is soliciting proposals from qualified firms with recent experience in developing design guidelines. The deadline for submission of proposals for this work is 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2008. Please send 3 copies of your proposal, marked clearly on the outside "Consulting Services: Downtown Design Guidelines" to:
The City of Fresno hereby notifies all proposers that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied any benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against in connection with the award and performance of any contract on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. SECTION 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Background SECTION 2 SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED Scope of Work
The City expects the Consultant to detail a specific Scope of Services to be provided in their proposal. Contact Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Water Recreation Facility Feasibility Study COMMUNITY PROFILE To accommodate the needs and desires of a changing and growing demographic of young families and children, the City's Park and Recreation Commission recently performed a survey of residents regarding a wide range of recreation and quality of life issues. The survey showed support for a variety of programming and physical improvements with the development of some form of water recreation facility identified as the most desired new facility or improvement. The City is in the midst of constructing and planning for many new capital improvement projects including an outdoor sports and recreation campus. Further information regarding the costs, feasibility, and programming of a potential aquatic center are needed. The next step in the City's process is to retain the services of a qualified consultant to identify the community's needs, opportunities, and challenges for the development and long-term operation of a water recreation facility. PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project is envisioned to provide assistance to the City in evaluating the current and future needs for a new water recreation facility with the following project objectives and goals:
The specific components of the project will be negotiated with the selected consultant and the City is considering proceeding with the study in two phases. The first phase would take the City to a point where cost estimates and site selection criteria are developed; the second phase would involve the review and selection of a potential site. More information is available on the City's Website www.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us or by contacting: J. Benjamin Champ, AICP, ASLA Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Methodology to Re-write Redmond Zoning & Subdivision Codes (Redmond Community Development Guide) Purpose The primary scope of work for this RFP is to evaluate the latest regulatory techniques employed in the writing of zoning codes to allow the City staff, once this first phase is complete, to produce a document that is reduced in size, easier to understand, simpler to administer, and clearly structured to promote achievement of adopted policies. This will result in a clearer understanding of the City's land use goals, development regulations, environmental standards, design criteria, and review process. Existing Situation Deliverables
Proposed Timeline Questions/Inquiries Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Comprehensive Wayfinding Program The City of Fayetteville, on behalf of the Fayetteville/Cumberland County Wayfinding Task Force, invites Statements of Qualifications to develop and implement a comprehensive wayfinding and signage program for the City of Fayetteville, NC and surrounding area within Cumberland County. Submittals are due at the City by 5:00pm, September 22, 2008. Purpose and General Scope Some specific goals for the Fayetteville Area Comprehensive Wayfinding Program include
The selected consultant will meet with members of the task force and the community, submit a plan draft with attention to a cost-effective approach, provide at least 2 design and graphic alternatives, install a mock-up system, and submit a final plan which shall include recommended priorities and step-by-step program, including an installation and maintenance manual, for the community to follow to complete implementation. This project is estimated to involve 10 months. A portion of the project will be funded with monies from the National Park Service and therefore the consultant team must comply with all special requirements and standards as detailed in the full RFQ package. The consultant must demonstrate experience designing and implementing successful wayfinding programs with a scope and focus similar to that desired for the Fayetteville area. Expertise should include an understanding of destination branding and management, marketing, tourism economies, and standards for transportation signage. Submittal Requirements Inquiries: All inquiries and questions about this project must be submitted to Karen Hilton in writing or by email at the following address: KHilton@ci.fay.nc.us ; Planning Department, 433 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. Failure to observe this standard may result in disqualification for this project. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Community Based Master Plan For A Mixed Use, Mixed Income Redevelopment (RFQ# 7495) The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles is seeking Statements of Qualification from consultants interested in providing Community Master Planning Services for the Jordan Downs public housing redevelopment initiative. Services include but are not limited to neighborhood planning, sustainable urban design and transportation planning. Copies of the RFQ may be obtained beginning August 1, 2008 online at www.hacla.org or by calling 213-252-5405. Proposals will be accepted until 10:00 A.M., Pacific Time, September 12, 2008. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Annexation Consulting For The Jordan Downs Redevelopment Project (RRP# 7496) The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles invites proposals from qualified firms interested in providing Annexation Consulting Services for the Jordan Downs Redevelopment Project. Services include but are not limited to the annexation of a 21.08 acre parcel and adjacent parcels of land from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Los Angeles. Copies of the RFP may be obtained beginning August 8, 2008 online at www.hacla.org or by calling 213-252-5405. Proposals will be accepted until 10:00 A.M., Pacific Time, September 12, 2008. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Regional Transit Network Development RFP Number: 09-010 ABOUT SCAG As the designated MPO, SCAG is mandated by the federal government to research and put together plans for transportation, growth management, hazardous waste management, and air quality. SCAG relies heavily on outside consultants and vendors to help accomplish the overall mission and objectives of SCAG. We are always striving to increase the breadth and depth of talent in our pool of potential consultants and vendors, and are especially interested in bringing more certified DBEs into the database. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPLETE RFP PACKET MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT http://scag.ca.gov/business PROPOSALS DUE: 3:00 p.m. (Pacific) on September 16, 2008 This requires that you have a sign-on and password to download the RFP. There is no cost to register with our bid management system. CONTACT INFORMATION
Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Municipal Building for Police and Courts The City of Santa Fe is seeking a response to this Request for Qualifications for a professional design consultant capable of assessing the needs and estimating costs for the proposed development of a municipal building housing the police and court facilities. Development plans and programs should include areas for future expansion to include City Administration and Community Services departments. The preferred consultant will be one that has demonstrated experience in needs assessment, project management and cost estimation. DESIRED OUTCOMES/PROJECT SCOPE
Qualifications, in accordance with the specifications and scope, will be accepted until 11:00 AM on Friday, September 5, 2008. For questions regarding this Request for Qualifications, please contact Diana Salinas Steelquist, at phone 409-925-6412; fax 409-316-1941; or e-mail Diana@ci.santa-fe.tx.us Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Library Building Expansion The City of Santa Fe is seeking proposals for a professional consultant capable of estimating the costs for the proposed renovation and expansion of the existing library. The preferred consultant will be one that has demonstrated experience in project management and cost estimation. DESIRED OUTCOMES
Qualifications, in accordance with the specifications and scope, will be accepted until 11:00 AM on Friday, September 5, 2008. For questions regarding this Request for Qualifications, please contact Diana Salinas Steelquist, at phone 409-925-6412; fax 409-316-1941; or e-mail Diana@ci.santa-fe.tx.us Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Environmentally Sensitive Lands Project The goal of the Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) project is to study and implement regulations that enhance natural and scenic resource protection in the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona. The project entails assessments of open space and visual resources; identification of strategies to preserve and maintain these vital lands; and refinement and development of ordinances to implement the strategies. The Town will engage a consultant to undertake all components of this effort. The Planning and Zoning Department staff will provide project management services and organize opportunities for public input and review by Boards and Commissions. Feedback on early work products will be provided by a multidisciplinary advisory committee and public input will also be sought via a series of open houses. Once a complete draft is formulated, the Planning & Zoning Commission will make recommendations for Town Council action. A copy of this solicitation and possible future addenda may be obtained from our Internet site at: http://www.orovalleyaz.gov/Procurement/. Inquiries for information regarding this solicitation should be directed to: Bayer Vella, Principal Planner Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Cost of Land Uses Study General Information & Procedures Submittal Requirements
A cost estimate and justification may be provided but is not required. Selection Criteria
Selection Process In order to be considered, responses must be received by the Department of Planning and Zoning postmarked no later than September 12, 2008. Contact Information Sandra G. Benson, AICP Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Riverfront Development The Port Neches Riverfront Development Authority has released a request for qualifications soliciting developers experienced in commercial, mixed-use, waterfront and/or marina development. The PNRDA hopes to find a developer who can serve as the master developer partner for the development of 85 city-owned acres fronting the Neches River. The completed proposals are due no later than Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 4:00 pm Central. The RFQ may be viewed and downloaded at the City of Port Neches' website: www.ci-port-neches.tx.us or by direct link at http://www.ci.port-neches.tx.us/pdf-files/port_neches_rfq_2008.pdf Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Mart 125 New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) in conjunction with New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone are inviting not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations to submit qualifications in connection with the development of a City-owned site on 125th Street, commonly known as Mart 125. To learn more about this unique and exciting opportunity, visit www.nycedc.com/rfp. Certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) are strongly encouraged to apply. To find out more about M/WBE certification visit www.nycedc.com/mwbeprogram. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2008. Submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFQ, which can be downloaded at www.nycedc.com/rfp, or picked up at NYCEDC, 110 William Street, 6th floor, New York, NY, Monday - Friday, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Historic Preservation Master Plan The Town of Cary, North Carolina invites proposals from qualified historic preservation planning consultants to prepare a Historic Preservation Master Plan. All proposals are due by Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 5:00 PM (EST). The purpose of this project is to provide the Town of Cary with a town-wide historic preservation master plan to be completed by fall 2009. The Town has supported historic preservation through its adopted land use plans and policies and through purchase of several endangered historic structures, but this will be the Town's first formal historic preservation plan to guide program development and decision-making. This plan will establish a town-wide vision for preservation as well as supporting goals, policies, and implementation strategies. For more information and to request a copy of the RFP, please contact Anna Readling, Senior Planner, Town of Cary Planning Department at anna.readling@townofcary.org or at 919-469-4084. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Creation of a Unified Development Ordinance York County, South Carolina is soliciting qualifications and proposals for the creation of the county's first unified development ordinance. York County is one of the oldest political jurisdictions in the state, with a long and proud history that spans more than two centuries. Located in north central South Carolina within the Charlotte Metro Region, the county is the one of the fastest growing areas of the country. Today, more than 190,000 residents live within the County's 685 square miles. Land uses within York County include well-planned residential communities, large expanses of farmland and diversified businesses and industries. In FY 2007-08, the Department of Planning and Development processed nearly 700 commercial site plan and subdivision plat reviews. The Zoning Code was last comprehensively updated in 2000. An interim development ordinance (IDO) was adopted in July 2007 to address some of the deficiencies created by an outdated ordinance. This IDO, however, does not address many other problems, formatting issues, comprehensive plan goals, and general readability and functionality of the ordinance. The Subdivision Code was last comprehensively updated in 2002. Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFQ/P, available at http://www.yorkcountygov.com/purchasing/documents/S1803.pdf RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2008. Please contact Carol Rhea, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, at 803-909-7173 or carol.rhea@yorkcountygov.com for information or questions regarding this request. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Master Planning Services The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) is seeking proposals from qualified architectural/engineering/planning firms or individuals to provide Master Planning Services for its eleven public housing sites, totaling 376 units on approximately 45 acres in the city of Charlottesville, Virginia. CRHA anticipates that successful teams may include experts in the following disciplines: architecture, urban design, urban planning, landscape architecture, transportation planning, economic development, community facilitation, land assembly and residential / commercial development and redevelopment. The consultant teams should have extensive experience in developing similar plans in urban areas for other public housing authorities and also should have successfully solicited input from public housing residents, city officials and other key community stakeholders. The consultant teams should also have experience in the area of consensus building among competing interests and facilitating large public meetings. The deadline for submitting these Master Planning proposals is 11:00 AM, local prevailing time, on September 18, 2008, at the Housing Authority's Central Office which is located at 605 East Main Street in the Basement Level of City Hall. Copies of the Request for Proposals (RFP) will be provided in person or by regular mail only. Copies of the RFP will not be provided by facsimile or e-mail. To request a copy of the RFP please contact Amy Kilroy, Director of Redevelopment, at Kilroy@charlottesville.org or 434-970-3979. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services The Planning and Building Department of the City of Chula Vista is searching for a qualified multi-disciplinary consulting firm(s) to provide Planning, Environmental and Engineering services. We will be processing entitlements over a 24 month period for several villages on the southern portion of the Otay Ranch Planned Community. We are excited to release this RFQ. The selected consultant team(s) will have the opportunity to act as an extension of City Staff as we prepare our recommendations for several new mixed use, transit oriented, smart growth communities. These villages are located adjacent to a planned major university campus and associated research and technology park. For more information, please call me at 619-691-5114, or e-mail nlytle@ci.chula-vista.ca.us. The RFQ is also available on the City's website: www.chulavistaca.gov. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Harlem River Promenade Project The purpose of this notice is to announce a request for proposal (RFP BOEDC-HRP-0807-08). The Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation ("BOEDC") requests proposals for consultant assistance in facilitating a community-driven process that will create a feasible conceptual plan for the Harlem River Promenade Site ("HRP Site") located in the Highbridge neighborhood in the Bronx (the "Project"). BOEDC anticipates that the Project will take approximately one year to complete. This document will help meet growing demand from community groups, advocates and civic associations to compile and build on previous research and plans into a comprehensive conceptual plan for the specified site that is part of the Harlem Riverfront's redevelopment and reuse. In 2004, BOEDC secured funding for the planning of the Harlem River Promenade Project. The main intent of the project is to create a plan to consider uses for the site that may encompass one or all of the following; architectural and landscape design, a community facility and an economic development driver with considerations for transportation access, environmental sustainability and engineering feasibility. This project will include the following: review of existing data, base map for the entire length of the Harlem River Promenade, public participation plan, conceptual design including overall design vocabulary and guidelines, provisions for public art, and guidelines for environmental sustainability, engineering viability, maintenance of historic character as it relates to the surrounding infrastructure, phasing strategies, acquisition processes, activities programming and facility operations. The Consultant shall retain, directly supervise, and coordinate the activities of as few or as many sub-consultants as necessary to provide all the Services described herein (the Consultant and sub-consultants shall be collectively referred to as the "Consultant Team"). The Consultant Team shall have expertise in the following disciplines at a minimum: Site planning, Architectural design, Landscape designs, Transportation planning, Community outreach and consensus building, financial feasibility analysis, Cost estimating, and Graphic design. Detailed submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, available as of Wednesday, August 07, 2008. The RFP is available for in-person pick-up between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from BOEDC, 198 E. 161st Street, Suite 201, Bronx, NY. To download a copy of the solicitation documents please visit www.boedc.com. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2008. Please submit five (5) sets of your proposal to: BOEDC, 198 E. 161st Street, Suite 201, Bronx, NY. Attention: Christina Ficicchia, Economic and Environmental Planner. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Comprehensive Plan The City of Albany, New York is soliciting qualifications from urban planning and design consultants to help guide the development of the City's first Comprehensive Plan. Project Overview The following is a list of Comprehensive Plan elements that will form the foundation of the Plan. The consultant may suggest additional elements as part of the RFQ response. The consultant shall take primary responsibility for completion of the plan elements, while providing a secondary support and assistance role to City Planning Staff on specific tasks as further detailed below. Potential Components
The City is also currently working towards the development of plans that complement the proposed comprehensive plan and should, therefore, be considered as potential supplemental plan elements. These plans are:
Additional desired consultant skills and experience include:
The complete RFQ can be found at http://www.albanyny.org/_files/ComprehensivePlanRFQ.pdf Inquiries
Request for Proposals — Consultant Services TRID Planning Study for the Gateways Revitalization Area The Lancaster County Planning Commission respectfully requests proposals from qualified and innovative consultants to assist in the development of the TRID Planning Study for the Gateways Revitalization Area. The maximum amount of funds available for the plan is $100,000. We anticipate that the entire TRID Planning Study will take nine months to complete, beginning in October of 2008. The completion date for this project should be no later than July 2009. In cooperation with the City of Lancaster and Manheim Township, the Lancaster County Planning Commission has prepared a revitalization strategy for the transit hub and redevelopment area that exists around the Lancaster City Amtrak Station, known as the Gateways Area. This area is known for its rich industrial heritage, having once been home to such notable enterprises as the Lancaster Stockyards, the Stehli Silk Mill and Armstrong Cork Company. Housing for workers was provided within close proximity. Street cars ran throughout the area and train tracks were the thread that bound the area together. As suburban development evolved along the edges and industrial enterprises began to fade away, the complexity of the area increased, resulting in a region with no true identity or sense of place. To support the Gateways Strategy, other work products that have been developed, that may be consulted through the Lancaster County Planning Commission web page (located at www.co.lancaster.pa.us/planning), to date include:
In accordance with the recommendations set out in the Gateways Plan, the partnership of the Lancaster County Planning Commission, Manheim Township and the City of Lancaster have agreed to pursue objectives identified in the plan and have determined the best way to do so is through a Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) as permitted through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Act 2004-238). In general, the TRID Act provides an implementation tool for taxing bodies to carry out transit oriented development. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED) provides specific guidelines for a required TRID study, in order to participate in the TRID incentive program. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit bids on the performance of this required TRID study for the Gateways Strategy Area. For more information please see the complete RFP located at www.co.lancaster.pa.us/planning Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Southwest Area Transportation & Land Use Study RFP# MPO2008-004 Description Copies of the Request for Proposals are available at the Metropolitan Planning Organization located at 800 Second Avenue South, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37201, or on our website at www.nashvillempo.org. The deadline for submitting proposals is 2:00 P.M. (CDT) on Wednesday, August 27, 2008. For more information please call 615-862-7204. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Planning Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion or disability in access to, or operation of, its programs, services, and activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. For ADA inquiries, contact Josie Bass, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at 862-7150 or e-mail her at josie.bass@nashville.gov. For Title VI inquiries contact Shirley Sims-Saldana or Denise Hopgood of Human Relations at 880-3370. For all employment-related inquiries call 862-6640. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Comprehensive Plan 2008 Update PURPOSE The project will include the integration of new and existing plans, and creation of a revised document. The plan will include the entire growth area for the Town of Milliken. The content of the updated plan will include the following. Some of the content areas are presently being studied or have been completed and are so noted with the consultant's/staff's name.
The project will also include surveys of the public, formal and informal meetings with steering committees, Planning Commission and Town Board meetings, and public meetings as needed. Notices for meetings shall be designed and produced by the consultants and mailed by the consultant with lists provided by the Town. The consultant shall maintain a web page link to the Town's web site with information about the Comprehensive Plan, providing information, meeting times and updates for the general public. A copy of the Milliken Comprehensive Plan 2004 is available upon request. Inquiries Steve House, Community Development Director OR Sheryl Trent, Town Administrator Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Downtown Master Plan The City of Lake Elsinore Community Development Department, through the Planning Division, and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore (RDA) are requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms in order to assist in preparing an innovative Downtown Master Plan for the City of Lake Elsinore, California. The City and the RDA desire to have a well planned and sustainable civic, commercial, and cultural destination that reflects common goals and objectives of community stakeholders. This desire has led the City to initiate this RFP in an effort to update and expand upon the existing Historic Elsinore Architectural Design Standards, thus pursuing and concentrating on the creation of an innovative Downtown Master Plan that reflects the optimal vision for the area. The purpose of the Downtown Master Plan is to accomplish the following:
Proposals are due by August 25, 2008. The complete RFP can be found online at: http://www.lake-elsinore.org/pdf/Downtown%20Master%20Plan%20RFP.PDF Please use the contact information below for questions concerning the RFP: Justin Carlson Request for Proposals — Consultant Services I-81 Travel Demand Modeling Project Notice is hereby given that the Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council (SMTC), the designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Onondaga County and small portions of Oswego and Madison Counties in New York, is seeking to retain a consultant firm, or team of firms, to complete the scope of work for the I-81 Travel Demand Modeling Project. Project Overview Realizing that it is critical that the choice regarding the future of the corridor is both sensitive to public concerns and technically sound, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) proposed that the SMTC conduct two separate but connected projects regarding I-81 over the next two years. The first of these projects will educate the public and garner public input related to I-81. The second more technical project, and the one considered here, will use the SMTC's travel demand model to test the viability of potential alternatives for the future of the corridor. The major elements of this effort are to:
This, along with the Public Participation Project and additional technical analysis done by the NYSDOT, will form the foundation for the NYSDOT's greater I-81 Corridor Study, which will make the final determination regarding the future of I-81 in the region. Complete Request for ProposalsThe complete RFP can be found at www.smtcmpo.org. Click on RFPs/RFQs. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Comprehensive Plan Revision Chesterfield County (pop. 310,000) seeks consulting assistance in the revision of "The Plan for Chesterfield," the county's comprehensive plan. Copies of the complete RFP (#08-9736) may be downloaded at http://www.chesterfield.gov/ManagementServices/Purchasing/bidrfp.asp. Summary Description Originally made up of five area plans addressing issues mainly relating to land-use and transportation, the county's comprehensive plan has evolved into a collection of 21 "area" plans and five "countywide" plans, addressing public facilities, thoroughfares, water quality, etc. While the county's area plan approach has produced strong community-oriented plans over the years, there is now general agreement that many components of "The Plan For Chesterfield" are out of date and the plan lacks an overall comprehensive countywide future vision and development strategy, not only for newly growing areas, but for the county's established communities as well. The purpose of the revision is to develop a more workable comprehensive plan that will:
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Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Ithaca Commons Redesign The City of Ithaca is seeking qualified professionals to work with the City on the redesign of the Ithaca Commons, a downtown pedestrian mall. The selected firm will work with the City and the public to develop an exceptional redesign for this important civic space. It is assumed that a consultant team would include expertise in landscape architecture, urban design, architecture, and engineering. The completed proposals are due no later than Monday, August 25, 2008 at 4:30pm. The RFQ, related maps, and information can also be found on the City of Ithaca website: www.cityofithaca.org. (Select City Departments; then Planning and Development; then Planning Responses, including, 10 copies and one CD are to be received by 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard
Time) on Monday, August 25, 2008. A Committee will review the submissions and select Please send your submission documents and CD to: Proposals for the Preparation of the Commons Redesign If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Kusznir at 607-274-6410 or by e-mail: jenniferk@cityofithaca.org. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Organizational Assessment and Strategic Plan PURPOSE BACKGROUND The Board of Directors of the CYDC initiated a series of conversations in 2007 to discuss the future operations of the organization and revisit its mission statement. Major emerging strategic issues include:
The Board concluded in summer of 2008 that a comprehensive study of the organization needed to be completed in order to frame its future. SCOPE OF WORK The Board expects at least the following questions to be answered:
Scope of work includes but not limited to the following:
SELECTION CRITERIA
SUBMISSION OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should submit an original plus three copies of the statement of qualifications document. The document, including the cover page, should not exceed 10 pages. Letters of support or client list may be attached as additional pages. The document should be typed in 12-point font. Please mail the application to:
Questions may be addressed to: sutton_cydc@bellsouth.net. You may expect a response within two business days of your inquiry. Application deadline: August 29, 2008 by 4:30pm. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services I-84 Viaduct Study The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) seeks to obtain the services of a consulting firm to conduct a study of the I-84 viaduct in Hartford and of the neighborhoods and business districts impacted by the viaduct and its traffic. Copies of the full Request for Qualifications can be obtained on CRCOG's website at http://www.crcog.org/viaduct.html. Study Goal Schedule Contact Information Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Interstate 15 ( 1-15) Closure Study RFP Number: 09-002 ABOUT SCAG As the designated MPO, SCAG is mandated by the federal government to research and put together plans for transportation, growth management, hazardous waste management, and air quality. SCAG relies heavily on outside consultants and vendors to help accomplish the overall mission and objectives of SCAG. We are always striving to increase the breadth and depth of talent in our pool of potential consultants and vendors, and are especially interested in bringing more certified DBEs into the database. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPLETE RFP PACKET MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT http://www.planetbids.com/SCAG/QuickSearch.cfm PROPOSALS DUE: 3:00 p.m. (Pacific) on August, 25, 2008. This requires that you have a sign-on and password to download the RFP. There is no cost to register with our bid management system. Contact Ranjini Zucker Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Stormwater Management Ordinance Review About The RFQ Brief Description of Project Complete RFQ packets will be available through e-mail requests to sjendro@grundyco.org or hmiller@grundyco.org. All proposals are due no later than 4:00 PM on the 29th day of August, 2008. Any questions on the RFQ please contact: Heidi H. Miller Or Sandy Jendro Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Comprehensive Plan Update General Project Description Description of Services Required
Proposal Requirements The proposal should be mailed or delivered to:
These materials must be received by the Munster Town Manager's Office by 4:30 p.m. on September 2, 2008. Any proposals or related materials which are received after the date and time stated above will be returned unopened. Proposals can be amended before the due date and time by filing an amended proposal. An amended proposal must be a complete proposal and replace the original proposal. There is no specified format for submitting a proposal. The proposal shall be signed by the consultant's authorized agent.
For additional information about the selection process, schedule, type of contract, contact information, background on the Town of Munster, and accompanying maps, please go to the website: www.munster.org Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Master Plan Update for the Urban Core Redevelopment Area RFQ No.: 08-044 The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Pensacola is seeking qualified consultants to submit qualifications for a Master Plan Update for the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) and additional planning services related to elements of the updated CRA Plan for a period of up to three (3) years. Consultants will be expected to have an expertise in Florida land use planning, Geographic Information Systems, public participation, and housing and economic analysis. The CRA's primary goal is to update the Master Plan to address all aspects of development within the City's CRA District, including Land & Building Use, Housing, Transportation & Parking, Infrastructure, Public Services, Economic Development, Planning & Zoning Regulations, Urban Design, and Financing. BACKGROUND Pensacola's downtown is in the heart of a region of over 350,000 people with diverse backgrounds and interests. It's a downtown where residents, office workers and visitors stroll comfortably along historic streets, shop in clothing stores, browse for art or sample restaurants where menus range from Gulf coast seafood to French cuisine. The many museums tell the story of Pensacola's past as the surrounding businesses, theaters and the seats of both city and county government create Pensacola's future. In 1980, the City Council of the City of Pensacola recognized that the City's downtown and inner city was an all too common victim of the shifts in the 60's and 70's to suburban living and therefore designated approximately 1,300 acres (256 blocks) of the Pensacola Inner City area as a community redevelopment area under Florida Statute 163 for the focus of rehabilitation, conservation and redevelopment activities. Downtown Pensacola's redevelopment efforts are guided by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Pensacola (CRA), that is comprised of the 10 City Council members. Since being created, the CRA has funded public infrastructure through the reinvestment of taxes generated within the district. Public investment by the CRA and other public entities of $ 66 million in improvements has generated $191 million in private investment in the agency's urban core. The last comprehensive update of the Urban Core Redevelopment Plan was undertaken in 1989 and incorporated long-range projects and objectives to revitalize the CRA. T he projects and elements of the plan have been consistently implemented. In addition, a number of small area or task specific plans, studies and reports have been developed within the CRA. The Urban Core CRA Plan Update In our strategic framework talent, connections, distinctiveness and innovation are identified as key elements which provide the basis for our two main conceptual themes The Urban Core and The Waterfront. The update should build upon these themes. At its best the update of the Urban Core CRA Plan should coordinate the goals of previously adopted plans by incorporating them into a larger vision and provide a foundation for strategic action to share future success. Further the plan will be consistent with these guiding principles: Prosperous — attracting jobs and investment, Diverse — social and economically inclusive, Distinctive — our historic and cultural destinations, Walkable - focus on the pedestrian environment and Green — promoting our natural landscape. SCOPE OF SERVICES CONTRACT TERM Link to full RFQ: http://www.ci.pensacola.fl.us/upload/contents/291/RFQ-08044-CRAMasterPlan.pdf Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Study of Business Assistance Programs Bi-State Regional Commission, representing the Quad City area, is accepting proposals from qualified consultants to examine the feasibility of funding proposed business assistance programs. This proposed study is part of an Economic Adjustment Strategy in response to reorganization at Rock Island Arsenal resulting from the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decisions. A Community Economic Adjustment Diversification Planning grant from the Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense shall fund a four-part study examining:
Specifics on response requirements can be found in the full RFP which will be posted in the Features section of the Commission's website at www.bistateonline.org after July 25, 2008. Responses are due by 4:30 pm on Monday, August 25, 2008. Contact Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Long Range Comprehensive Plan Update The Village of Pinehurst invites qualified firms with considerable experience in community design, land use planning, economics, and citizen participation to submit proposals to update the Village of Pinehurst Comprehensive Plan. The Village of Pinehurst Comprehensive Plan is intended to serve as both a physical and policy plan to guide the Village in its future decision-making concerning land use and development/redevelopment, mobility, infrastructure, economic development, community facilities, parks and recreation, as well as neighborhood and community enhancement for next twenty years. The Village of Pinehurst intends to build upon its existing plan, adopted in 2003, and not "start from scratch" for the current update process — although consultant guidance is expected and strongly desired as to how a new plan document may be better packaged, utilized, and maintained by Village of Pinehurst officials and staff. The Village of Pinehurst is a premiere residential and resort community that is recognized for its world-famous golf resort. The Village was originally designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, and has served as the site of the 1999 and 2005 US Open Golf Championship. Although the Village of Pinehurst was established in 1895, it did not become a municipality until 1980. As a result, the community's first comprehensive plan was adopted in 1981 to provide a basis for zoning regulations in the Village of Pinehurst. The 2003 Comprehensive Long-Range Village Plan was adopted in April of 2003. Since adoption, the Village of Pinehurst has implemented much of the intended twenty-year plan priorities in five years. The Comprehensive Plan has been used as a basis for the Village of Pinehurst Capital Improvement Program and land use decisions. The plan philosophy is still true today. The philosophy is to keep the Village of Pinehurst a predominately residential community and to ensure that growth is compatible with the character of the community. For a copy of the 2003 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan go to www.villageofpinehurst.org and to view a full copy of the RFP, go to: http://www.villageofpinehurst.org/VillageGovernment/2003ComprehensiveLongRangePlan/Updateofthe2003ComprehensiveLongRangePlan/tabid/400/Default.aspx. Firms should submit a written response to this RFP by the close of business August 29, 2008 to:
Proposals may be delivered in person, by US Postal Service, or by private courier. No facsimile or email accepted. Questions may be directed to Mrs. Correll at 910-295-2581. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Land Development Code/Zoning Ordinance Rewrite RFP No. 28119 The City of Flagstaff Planning and Development Services Division is inviting qualified planning consultants, urban designers and multi-disciplinary firms to submit a written proposal in response to this Request for Proposals to provide professional services for the purpose of restructuring and redrafting the existing City of Flagstaff zoning ordinance to create an innovative and integrated zoning ordinance based on Smart Growth principles. The work program involves a comprehensive assessment and analysis of the City's existing zoning ordinance — locally known as the Land Development Code (LDC) and adopted as Title 10 of the City Code — for the purpose of recommending strategies for the restructuring and redrafting of the Code. A review and assessment of applicable Arizona revised statutes relative to the LDC is also contemplated within this phase. The first phase would be followed by the drafting of a revised and reformatted zoning ordinance inclusive of revised procedures, revised zoning districts, detailed regulations, a revised zoning map, etc., and as further explained below, the identification of areas within the City where form-based codes could be completed. It is expected that at least one area of the City would be coded as a form-based code under the fee allocated for this project. A public participation plan must be included as part of the response to the RFP explaining how the public will be informed and involved throughout the process of rewriting the LDC. SCOPE OF WORK
It is anticipated that the scope of work for this project will be completed in three phases as listed below. A detailed overview of each phase is provided in the link to the RFP below. Phase 1 — Assessment and Analysis Phase 2 — Draft a revised zoning ordinance (with a different name than "Land Development Code") Phase 3 — Completion of regulating plans and form-based codes for specific recommended neighborhoods within the City. This work should be completed by June 2010, with acceptance of the final form-based codes by the citizens and City Council by the end of September 2010. In their response to this RFP the planning consultant team is expected to provide a description of their suggested approach to the scope of work and anticipated time schedule for its completion. COMPLETE RFP PACKET MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/bids.asp?bidID=357. PROPOSALS DUE: 3:00 p.m. (MST) on September 2, 2008 Contact Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services North Carolina State Veterans Park Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31 the City of Fayetteville North Carolina, a diverse community of approximately 200,000 residents, cordially invites you to submit letters of interest and statements of qualifications to provide all architect and engineering related services necessary to permit, design, bid, and manage construction of the new North Carolina State Veterans Park to be located in downtown Fayetteville. A copy of the master plan and related documents for the park can be obtained from the city's website at www.cityoffayetteville.org. It is expected that construction management will also be a part of the service contract and that one contract will be issued for the majority of services needed including land surveying, aerial photography, civil engineering, architectural building & structural design, landscape, pedestrian & bicycle pathways & lighting design. Geotechnical testing and reporting, and subsequent materials testing will not be part of this contract. The project shall be planned, designed and constructed in phases to allow for coordination with the replacement of Rowan Street Bridge and construction of a new intersection adjacent to the Park. The City of Fayetteville has an interest in beginning construction at the earliest possible date therefore phase 1 of the project should be planned and designed for said interest. The selected firm will work closely with city staff, NC DOT staff, established City of Fayetteville consultants, the general public, and various boards of the City of Fayetteville and other impacted organizations to provide the final product. To assure continuity of the Theme and Master Concept of the park the City of Fayetteville will separately retain and contract with Vandewalle Associates who created the concepts and master plan for this project. Vandewalle Associates shall act as the city's agent as needed or directed by the city and will be consulted for review and approval of design documents at regular intervals during the design process. The selected firm is expected to closely follow the original concepts and themes of the project while incorporating the most modern and functional means and methods of constructions. Time is of the essence in the performance of this contract. Interested firms shall provide, with their submittal, a proposed timeline to conduct the work. The City of Fayetteville is prepared to implement the process with all due haste. It is expected that this request will result in the development of a list of firms that will be interviewed. Based on the interviews and submittals, a firm will be selected for negotiations of a contract. Work should start immediately thereafter and proceed without interruption until completed, accepted, and implemented. Interested firms may submit their standard qualification package provided the below listed information is included and clearly identifiable. Submitters are hereby notified that material provided need not contain extravagant or expensive photos, charts, graphs, binders, or the like. Particular attention should be made to providing information that directly relates to the experience a firm has in providing similar required services to other cities or agencies in North Carolina or other states with similar situations. The statement of qualifications should include at least the following information:
Ten (10) copies of the submittal should be sent to City of Fayetteville, Attn: Craig Hampton, Special Projects Director, 433 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28301 by 5:00 PM, September 17, 2008. Packages should be plainly marked: Statement of Qualifications-NC State Veterans Park. All submittals shall become the property of the City and the City reserves the right to request additional information it feels necessary to make a qualified judgment on a firm's ability to perform the work. The City also reserves the right to award this contract in part or whole, in the best interest of the City, and to reject any or all submissions. Questions concerning this request should be submitted in writing to my attention at the above-mentioned address or by e-mail at champton@ci.fay.nc.us. Firms are hereby notified that separate contact with other city staff or officials for the purpose of submitting questions or obtaining information is prohibited and may be grounds for disqualification from consideration. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Historic Design Guidelines RFP No. 09-0001 The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia is seeking proposals to update and reformat the existing Design Guidelines used for approval of Certificate of Appropriateness in the locally designated historic districts. This project does not call for entirely new sets of guidelines. Instead, the successful consultant will work with and refine existing guidelines creating opportunities for interpretations that are more specific, color renderings, digital |
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