The Town seeks a qualified multidisciplinary firm or group of consultants that will strategically guide the Comprehensive Plan update with creation of a community vision, growth and development policies, and implementation strategies that are sustainable and resilient.

The current, Comprehensive Plan was originally adopted in 2005 and most recently was updated in 2015. When the 2005 Comprehensive Plan was adopted, the population of the Town was 10,418. The current population of the Town is 29,500 which almost triples the population from 2005. Due to the major social, economic and physical changes associated with fast paced growth, the Comprehensive Plan is due for a major update that will include extensive community participation throughout the process. Final adoption of the Plan shall take place within 18 months of the agreed upon start date of work in the contract with the Town. Budget — $400,000.

The Request for Proposal, Comprehensive Plan, Town of Erie, Colorado document is available through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System ("RMEPS") submission portal at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. Proposals must be received by RMEPS by 11:00 a.m., local time, April 22, 2021 for the Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan (CPA-001226-2021).