The City of Mauldin, SC, is seeking proposals from qualified entities to develop a Comprehensive Plan intended to guide the growth and development of the City with a 20-year horizon.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2023, 3:00 PM, EDT

This Request for Proposals (RFP) plus the resulting contracts shall be consistent with and governed by the City of Mauldin's procurement policy and has been prepared in accordance with the Consolidated Procurement Code for the State of South Carolina.

Potential Offerors are required to submit all questions in writing (email, USPS, or delivery service) directly to the listed point of contact no later than 3:00 p.m. on October 4, 2023. Written responses, including the questions, will be provided to all Offerors via an official Addendum and posted on the City's website.

An optional pre-proposal conference will be held virtually on October 3, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., EDT. This meeting will be hosted on Zoom. See meeting information below. Answers to any questions raised will be posted on the City of Mauldin website.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is for the City of Mauldin (City) to enter into a consulting agreement through competitive negotiation with one qualified firm made up of team members and subcontractors to develop a Comprehensive Plan (Plan) for the City. The City is looking for a consultant that has demonstrated experience writing and organizing comprehensive plans around central themes with topic-specific chapters; adhering to accepted planning, design, and smart growth best practices; and can deliver a product that meets the requirements set forth in South Carolina law. The City is also seeking a firm that has a history of incorporating effective public engagement into their projects. The end product will be a Comprehensive Plan that reflects the enduring themes that are important to the City.

The City of Mauldin, located in Greenville County, South Carolina, covers approximately 12.4 square miles, and hosts a population of 26,918 (2022 U.S. Census estimate) with a growth rate increase of about 8.8% from the 2020 Census data. The City lies adjacent to the City of Greenville, South Carolina, and is located roughly equal distance along the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte.

Over the past few years the City has experienced significant growth. The City is faced with managing the impact of this growth on traffic, stormwater, infrastructure, City services and the overall character of the community. City Council is committed to increasing affordable housing, high-quality urban design, and creation of urban villages that ensures smart growth and sustainable land use management.

For more information, please visit: https://cityofmauldin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Comprehensive-Plan-RFP_2023-09-14.pdf