Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission (MBPZ) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for professional services to prepare a Comprehensive Plan that will update and replace the 2022 Comprehensive Plan for Macon-Bibb County, Georgia. Responses are solicited for this Project in accordance with the terms, conditions, and instructions set forth in this RFQ/P.

The current Comprehensive Plan for Macon-Bibb County, Georgia was adopted in November 2022. The 2022 adoption did not include any substantial policy or map changes. Much has changed in Macon-Bibb County since the last major update in 2006, "Shared Visions – Planning Smart Choices". As a result, it is of utmost importance that the Macon-Bibb County Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map is updated to reflect the realities of today and prepare Macon-Bibb County for future needs (such updated document, together"with all required maps and appendices, hereinafter, referred to as the "Macon-Bibb County Comprehensive Plan" or "Comprehensive Plan").

The Macon-Bibb County Comprehensive Plan should preserve, promote, and harness the community's rich architectural, musical, and cultural history, along with its geographical location to create a clear and concise land use and development strategy to direct future growth of the community while providing actionable implementation items to aid in successful implementation of the plan over its 20-year lifetime.

The consultant who is selected and who executes an agreement with MBPZ (the "Contractor" and the "Contract," respectively) shall prepare a draft of the Comprehensive Plan that meets the requirements of this RFQ/P and all applicable laws and regulations. The Comprehensive Plan will develop an overarching vision. The goal is to review current policies, community goals, and objectives, establish the community's vision, objectives and goals for future growth. consultant should attempt to think outside of the box while providing recommended structure and scope for this Project that shows implementable tactics and on-ground expertise.

Please review the full RFQ/P at"https://mbpz.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RFQ-2.27.24-FINAL-VERS-JRD.pdf.