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Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Best Practices Analysis The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Organization (HRMPO) seeks expressions of interest from qualified firms. The project is to conduct a best practices analysis of SCHEDULE CONTACT INFORMATION Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Comprehensive Plan Update The Village of Palatine invites professional planning firms to present their Qualifications and Experience in support of a request to update the Village's Comprehensive Plan. This document is to solicit qualifications and experience from qualified consultants to prepare a Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Palatine. Responses to the RFQ/E are due by August 15, 2008 at 4:00 PM. To view the complete RFQ please find the following link to the Village's website www.palatine.il.us Request for Proposals — Consultant Services 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT LaPorte County will undertake development of the Plan as a framework for effectively addressing how the County/Home Team can better meet the most basic needs of all residents. The purpose of the RFP is to provide interested consultant firms with sufficient information to enable the firms to prepare and submit proposals to assist the Home Team in stabilizing and sustaining critical services to the homeless through creation of a countywide 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. Key Principles:
LaPorte County's 10 year Plan to End Homelessness ("Plan") should document our commitment to ending homelessness in LaPorte County by 2018 and outline strategies that will support this goal. The Plan should be comprehensive with respect to the total homeless population and each of the three sub-categories (Chronic, Transitional and Emergency). Objectives of the Plan are to: (a) clearly define the problem, (b) gain public awareness, (c) mobilize support for innovative solutions, (d) use resources more effectively, and (e) to procure various types of funding. COMPLETE RFP PACKET MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT: http://www.uflc.net/rfp10year.doc PROPOSALS DUE: 4:00 p.m. (CST) on August 13, 2008 Contact
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, digitalization, and other tools described below. Introduction The updated guidelines should provide information and examples pertinent to all the historic districts in the community. The guidelines should address different periods of residential architecture; should be focused on Columbus's historic resources; and should be easily understood by citizens throughout the community. The City of Columbus will use maximum open competition to choose a consultant with professional historic preservation qualifications to update the guidelines. City staff, local preservation groups and the Board of Historic and Architectural Review (BHAR) members will assist with the review and editing of the final document. The final document should be in both electronic copy and hard-copy formats and will make the existing Design Guidelines user-friendlier. Products
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Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Subregional Planning Initiative DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT As this project requires a range of research, transportation, and planning expertise, a team of specialized firms is permitted. A consultant, or team of consultants with one prime contractor (Consultant/team), is a typical type of consultant contract used by H-GAC. The Consultant/team is required to have knowledge and expertise in the following areas:
COMPLETE RFP PACKET MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT http://www.h-gac.com/purchasing/rfp/trn08-05.aspx PROPOSALS DUE: 4:30 p.m. (CST) on August 8, 2008 Contact
Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Social and Racial Equity Component of Sustainability Planning Process DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Issues to be studied include declining economic development, shortage of employment leading to upward mobility, aging and inadequate physical infrastructure, high energy costs, heavy local tax burdens, efficacy of our K through 12 education system, lack of affordable housing, an inadequate public transportation system, declining amount of open space, threats to the potable water supply, surface water and air quality, global climate change and geographical segregation of the population by age, income and race. A goal of the Long Island 2035 Sustainability Plan is to strive for regional equity as a core concern: such that all analysis and recommendations shall consider the entire region, including all communities and all people, and guard against policies and actions that will produce racial or class disparate impacts, or perpetuate racial or class segregation. The goal of this solicitation is to engage a qualified consultant to assist the LIRPB in addressing the social and racial equity goals of its sustainability planning process. The consultant will work with the LIRPB to conduct a program on the role of equity in regional planning and assist in an advisory capacity to the LIRPB in the selection, review and oversight of the consultants for the Long Island 2035 Sustainability Plan to assure completeness of the equity component. COMPLETE RFP PACKET MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Planning/lirpb.html Social and Racial Equity Component of Sustainability Planning Process. PROPOSALS DUE: 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on August 21, 2008 Contact
Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Mill-Pine National Register Historic District Master Plan RFP NO. CDD-08-03 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the City of Roseburg is requesting sealed proposals from qualified persons to provide registered professional services for the preparation of a Mill-Pine National Register Historic District Master Plan. Interested parties will be provided sufficient information to prepare and submit proposals for consideration by the City. It is the City's intent to select the most advantageous proposal based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the Request for Proposals (RFP) packet. A copy of the RFP packet may be obtained from the City Recorder's Office, at City Hall, 900 SE Douglas, Roseburg, OR 97470; by calling 541-672-7701 x222 or by downloading it from the City's website at www.cityofroseburg.com/cityCommon/bidding/index.php. The plan holder list shall also be available on the City's website. All proposals must be sealed, clearly marked Mill-Pine National Register Historic District Master Plan Services Proposal — RFP No. CDD-08-03, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2008 and received in the City Recorder's Office at Roseburg City Hall by the above specified date and time. Any proposal received after that date and time, or not submitted in the proper manner, will be returned without further consideration. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received as a result of this RFP, to waive any irregularities and to accept the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the City. Preparation and submission of a proposal is at the proposer's sole risk and expense. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Roseburg Waterfront Development Plan RFP NO. CDD-08-02 NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN, the City of Roseburg is requesting sealed proposals from qualified persons to provide consultant planning services for the development of a "City of Roseburg Waterfront Development Plan" for an area of Roseburg Community commonly referred to as the Waterfront area. Interested parties will be provided sufficient information to prepare and submit proposals for consideration by the City. It is the City's intent to select the most advantageous proposal based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the Request for Proposal (RFP) packet. A copy of the RFP packet may be obtained from the City Recorder's Office, City Hall, 900 SE Douglas, Roseburg, OR 97470, or by calling 541-672-7701 x222 or by downloading from the City's website at www.cityofroseburg.com. The plan holder list shall also be available on the City's website. All proposals must be sealed, clearly marked Waterfront Development Plan, Planning Services Proposal — RFP No. CDD-08-02, 2:00 p.m., August 28, 2008 and received in the City Recorder's Office at Roseburg City Hall by the above specified date and time. Any proposal received after that date and time or not submitted in the proper manner will be returned without further consideration. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received as a result of this RFP, to waive any irregularities and to accept the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the City. Preparation and submission of a proposal is at the proposer's sole risk and expense. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Marketing Research Services ABOUT CMTA BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Please visit www.cmtalliance.org for a copy of the Request for Proposal that outlines the overall project and the specific needs of the study. Proposals are due: 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) on August 15, 2008. CONTACT INFORMATION
Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Casper Streets Enhancement Study Scope and Objective Proposed enhancements will focus upon safe routes for pedestrians and bicyclists while offering suggestions for implementing traffic calming techniques. The use of traffic calming measures can not only reduce the speed and volume of traffic but it can also contribute to a better local environment. Maintaining or gaining movement efficiency and addressing capacity concerns will also be focused upon in this Study. The Study will also take into consideration the connectivity of the selected streets and will offer suggestions on how to achieve better connectivity. The Study will take into account landscaping along the chosen streets and considering the sections which can be accented year round by planting trees, shrubs and grass. The landscaping proposed will be used to enhance the visual appearance of the streets and their surroundings as well as encourage appropriate driving behavior. Along with visual amenities, other issues that will also be analyzed and addressed in considering enhancement opportunities including:
This project has three (3) tasks: Task #1 — Traffic Flow and Circulation This task will also include a plan that creates better connectivity from the identified streets to other points in the City allowing for all modes of transportation. Proposed enhancements shall offer suggestions for incorporating street connectivity requirements into current and future transportation system plans to help promote a highly connected system. Task #2 — Design This task shall determine what traffic calming methods can be used in the design to best reduce speed on the identified streets and to better accommodate multiple modes of transportation. The proposed traffic calming techniques shall address issues of speed reduction and volume control. Maintaining or gaining movement efficiency and addressing capacity concerns shall also be addressed. Task #3 — Design and Cost The selected consultant must provide a detailed description of the public involvement process to be used for this study. In addition, the consultants will report to the MPO Technical Committee after the completion of each task. Submittal Procedures
Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Long Island 2035 Sustainability Plan Introduction and Overview Issues to be studied include declining economic development, shortage of employment leading to upward mobility, aging and inadequate physical infrastructure, high energy costs, heavy local tax burdens, efficacy of our K through 12 education system, lack of affordable housing, an inadequate public transportation system, declining amount of open space, threats to the potable water supply, surface water and air quality, global climate change and geographical segregation of the population by age, income and race. The goal of this solicitation is to engage a qualified consultant or team of qualified consultants to prepare a plan for Long Island along the lines of New York City's PlaNYC 2030, www.nyc.gov/html/planyc2030, which addresses the sustainability of New York City. The Long Island 2035 Sustainability Plan should strive for regional equity as a core concern: such that all analysis and recommendations shall consider the entire region, including all communities and all people, and guard against policies and actions that will produce racial or class disparate impacts, or perpetuate racial or class segregation. The Plan should reflect awareness of the relationships between Nassau and Suffolk Counties and the New York Metropolitan region, particularly the need for coordinated sustainability plans to create a cleaner, greener, greater and more socially and economically equitable Long Island and New York Metropolitan area. For full notice please go to:http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Planning/lirpb.html Contact Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Imperial County Transportation Model RFP Number: 09-005 ABOUT SCAG Over the past four decades, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has evolved as the largest of nearly 700 councils of government in the United States, functioning as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for six counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and Imperial. 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 July 31, 2008 CONTACT INFORMATION Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Integrated Downtown Master Plan The Village of Tinley Park seeks the services of a qualified consultant team with considerable ability in the areas of urban design, landscape architecture, transportation planning, citizen involvement/participation, and engineering to develop an integrated master plan for Downtown Tinley Park, Illinois. Overview A high quality plan for the downtown is a top priority and The Village has substantial resources to dedicate to this project. The intention of The Village is to adopt a plan that synthesizes community goals with previous plans and efforts to create a clear guide and predicable framework that is useful to citizens, Village decision-makers, and developers. The plan will serve as a powerful graphic tool for visualizing preferred downtown development. The plan should be detailed enough to address the immediate needs of the Village and dynamic enough to serve as a guide for the next 5-20 years. The successful applicants to this Request for Qualifications will exhibit visionary and integrated thinking from several fields of study, patience and appreciation of our community's business and volunteer base, concern and knowledge about walkability and traffic calming, and tremendous skill in urban design and transportation planning. Study Area and Characteristics The study area contains both the core of Tinley Park's downtown (Oak Park Avenue from 173rd Street to 175th Street), as well as two "transitional" areas — Oak Park Avenue North and Oak Park Avenue South. Project Purpose Recent plans for new development over the last year have created a demand by public officials for a more specific and multi-topical downtown plan that ties together past plans and studies with a new specific and detailed downtown design plan and implementation strategies. The Village is particularly interested in the following planning concepts and will want to see elements of these concepts in the plans and responses to this RFQ:
The Village is not seeking cookie-cutter solutions or a plan based in describing land use concepts in text. The Village desires an innovative and graphics based plan that can communicate design concepts to non-design professionals. Interested firms must register and download the RFQ by visiting the Village's website at http://www.tinleypark.org.. The deadline for RFQ responses is August 15, 2008 and a pre-submission meeting, that can be attended in person or by conference call, will be held on August 8, 2008. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Regional Model Enhancement RFP Number: 09-003 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. on July 24, 2008 CONTACT INFORMATION Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Feasibility Study & Engineering Design — Legacy Trail Project The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) is accepting proposals from qualified firms for professional engineering and/or landscape architectural services to conduct a feasibility study and engineering design for a shared use trail known as the Legacy Trail. The study is for the entire trail and the design is for a portion of the trail. Consultants must have the experience necessary such as civil and structural engineering, hydraulic engineering and landscape architecture to assist the LFUCG in creating a linear park environment and have a proven history of successful linear park/greenway projects. The deadline for submitting proposals is 2:00 PM EST on July 25, 2008. Additional information and a full RFP can be obtained by registering at www.lfucg.economicengine.com. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Land Use Code Amendments for Wright's Mesa The San Miguel County Planning Department is seeking a qualified company or individual to provide professional consulting services for updating the County Land Use Code including, but not limited to, amending the Wright's Mesa Zone District and the Wright's Mesa Subdivision Exemption process, creating several new zone districts directed at uses on Wright's Mesa, refine standards and criteria of Open Land Protection Exemptions, and establish standards for a Scenic Highway Overlay District, which are consistent with the Wright's Mesa Master Plan including the proposed Strategies section. The complete RFQ/RFP, project description and detailed information can be found at www.sanmiguelcounty.org in the Planning Department section or may be obtained from:
THREE copies for responses to this RFQ/RFP must be received on or before Friday, August 1, 2008. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services South Downtown Master Plan The City of Abilene, Texas is soliciting "Statement of Qualifications" for a South Downtown Master Plan, focused on the southside of Downtown, from a consulting firm or team with downtown planning, downtown revitalization, redevelopment, design, and implementation experience. The South Downtown Master Plan is intended to guide redevelopment and revitalization of the area and provide solid recommendations for making physical improvements to downtown that would encourage redevelopment and enhance its functionality as a vibrant part of the central business area, while recognizing its function as the center of County government. The Plan for this area should be complementary to and compatible with the improvements on the north side of downtown. Consultants will be asked to explore, determine viability, and provide a professional recommendation for redevelopment strategies intended to identify development opportunities and facilitate sustained ongoing revitalization, including special districts, public-private partnerships, and other available tools. Interested firms should submit a statement of qualifications no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, August 1, 2008. More information and the full RFQ document is available on the City of Abilene website: www.abilenetx.com Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Downtown Joliet and Central Area Plan Project Overview The City of Joliet, Illinois, in conjunction with the County of Will, Illinois, and the Joliet City Center Partnership, is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide professional planning services for the preparation of an update to the Joliet City Center Plan ("Downtown Plan"). There are three objectives for this project:
The project is intended to create a vibrant and revitalized downtown core for Joliet with a planning structure designed to guide development of public facilities, attract residential and commercial investment, and outline specific, economically feasible strategies to achieve this within a stipulated timeframe. The project will propose revisions to existing policies and propose new ones. It will:
The project will require an inclusive public process that considers input from downtown property owners and businesses, adjacent neighborhoods, city residents as a whole, as well as the needs of specific downtown user groups. A Project Management Group comprised of members from the City of Joliet, the County of Will and the Joliet City Center Partnership will oversee the planning process. Submissions
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Requests for copies and any inquiries regarding the Request for Proposals can be directed to Don Fisher, Planning Director — (P) 815-724-4050; dfisher@jolietcity.org Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Regional Plan Review, Revision, Implementation, and Public Process Project Overview Most of the Lolo area and northern Bitterroot Valley is unzoned, or is zoned to reflect existing uses. Area residents who are concerned about increasing development in their valley have requested assistance from the County in the form of a review of the overall Growth Policy for the area, recommendations for revisions to the Growth Policy, and development of possible zoning to reflect the revised policy. A four season destination resort is proposed in the valley, but a development proposal for the property has not yet been filed. Applications for state water and sanitation permits, as well as access permits to Highway 93, which bisects the property, are in process. Infrastructure that does not require local review in the state of Montana is also continuing to be built. Other issues in the planning area include general increased residential growth due to proximity to Missoula, gravel mining operations, and significant changes in land ownership. In addition, there is a jurisdiction-wide planning and zoning effort underway in Ravalli County to the south. Missoula County wishes to initiate a land use planning process that would result in an amendment to the Growth Policy followed by implementation designed to protect valuable conservation resources while concurrently directing growth into appropriate areas. The ultimate outcome would direct potential development in the area in a manner that also complements the land use planning process occurring in Ravalli County. The project's objective is to provide a legally defensible, scientifically justified, and politically acceptable land use plan that is implemented through zoning. Other policy implementation methods that may result from this land use planning process include land purchases, land transfers, or procurement of conservation easements in areas of high resource value. Extensive public involvement in this project is integral to its success. Significant resources will be devoted to engaging citizens, state legislators and county elected officials. In addition, various citizen groups (Lolo Watershed Group, Lolo Community Council, Florence-Carlton and Lolo school/fire districts, Lolo Sewer and Water Board, Lolo Community Club, et. al.) and state-federal agencies (USFS; Fish, Wildlife and Parks; Department of Environmental Quality; etc.) will be targeted for participation in a series of public meetings designed to identify and meet the challenges facing this rapidly growing portion of Missoula County. Scope of Services
The firm will work closely with Rural Initiatives and other County staff, as well as coordinate activities with Ravalli County as appropriate. The project is intended to be completed within one year. A detailed scope of work will be established during contract discussions with the successful applicant. Anticipated Timeline for Acquisition of Planning Consulting Services
Submittal Requirements Note: The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if it determines that the proposals are not responsive to the RFQ or if the proposals themselves are judged not to be in the best interests of the County. The County may request firms submitting proposals to make presentations as part of the evaluation process. The County reserves the right to request any firm submitting a proposal to clarify its proposal or to supply additional information necessary to assist the County in its selection. Submission Deadline and Contact Information Missoula County Rural Initiatives Please see the complete RFQ and application instructions at the Missoula County Rural Initiatives website: www.co.missoula.mt.us/rural Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Regional Transit Assessment Toolkit The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) is accepting proposals from firms with expertise in regional and local public transit planning and surveying to assist in the development of a Regional Transit Assessment Toolkit. The Toolkit will be an essential component of the process toward an enhanced regional transit system currently underway in the Charlottesville-Albemarle Area. The project will be administered by TJPDC in cooperation with Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) committees, rural transportation planning groups, and a multi-jurisdictional Transit Technical Team, with major funding provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). A detailed request for proposals is available at www.tjpdc.org. For more information, address questions to info@tjpdc.org with "RTTK RFP" in the subject line. Proposals will be accepted through Monday, July 28, 2008. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Comprehensive Plan Carbondale 2025 The City of Carbondale, Illinois is requesting statement of qualification proposals from qualified consultants to provide professional planning services associated with developing a new comprehensive plan for the Carbondale community. The new comprehensive plan will serve as a policy document and official plan guiding growth and development of the community and its future growth area during the next 15 years, through 2025. Carbondale, Illinois with a population of 25,597 residents is located in southern Illinois, 90 miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri; 95 miles west of Evansville, Indiana; and 65 miles northwest of Paducah, Kentucky. Carbondale is the home to Southern Illinois University Carbondale with an enrollment of approximately 21,000 students of which 18,000 are on-campus students. A copy of the full Request for Qualifications is posted and can be downloaded from the City of Carbondale website at http://www.ci.carbondale.il.us/Government/public_bid_notices.html Responses to the RFQ must be received by the Office of the Purchasing/Risk Management Coordinator, City of Carbondale, 200 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901, on or before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2008. All questions of a procedural nature regarding this RFQ should be directed to:
Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Central Corridor Master Plan The City of Marion is requesting qualifications from a consultant team to create a Central Corridor Master Plan for Marion's 7th Avenue / US Highway 151 project area. Key components to the plan will include:
Upon its completion, the redevelopment plan will be the foundation for future redevelopment and become the basis for future planning and land use decisions in the corridor. In addition, proposed improvements and associated engineers estimate of probable costs will provided a basis for future City investments in the corridor and set a strategy for external fund procurement efforts. Complete RFQ and supportive documents are available at the City of Marion, Planning Department website: www.cityofmarion.org/planning Proposal responses are due at 5:00PM, Thursday, July 17, 2008. Please send your qualifications to the following:
Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Marketing, Design and Branding Study The City of Green River, Wyoming is requesting proposals from qualified firms for the completion of a Marketing, Design and Branding Study for the City. The City of Green River is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, on the I-80 corridor. The current population is estimated to be approximately 12,850. Current land area is approximately 12.5 square miles. The project will be overseen by the City of Green River Urban Renewal Agency Board and the Green River Main Street Board and will be under the direction of the City Planner who will serve as project manager. Deadline for receipt of proposals is July 31, 2008 at 4:00 pm. Consultants interested in receiving the RFP and submitting a proposal please contact John Dahlgren at jdahlgren@cityofgreenriver.org. Phone 307-872-6141 Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Research, Project Development and Coordination Omaha Economic Development Corporation (OEDC), on behalf of the Alliance for Building Communities (ABC), is seeking proposals from qualified, multi-disciplinary consultant(s) or consulting teams for professional planning and design services, to include consultation during implementation phase(s) of site specific projects resulting from the study described below. Project Overview Consultant(s) will:
Project Area For much of its history, the largely African-American populated North Omaha area has suffered from disinvestment, racism, distrust and division. The overall project study area is bounded by 16th Street on the east, Sorensen Parkway and Storz Expressway on the north, Cuming Street on the south, and 52nd Street on the west in the City of Omaha, NE. This area is proximate to the rapidly and dynamically revitalizing urban core of north downtown Omaha. The Nodes: (refer to the Study)
Scope of Work Recommend five (5) or more iconic development projects, identifying high density, mixed and affordable income residential uses (both homeownership and rental), as well as retail, institutional/educational and manufacturing (jobs) uses or opportunities. Proposed development projects will be evaluated on the basis of Design, Density and Destination. All projects proposed must have a transformational impact on the neighborhoods, dramatically improving the quality of life in the area and act as powerful catalysts/stimulants for increasing public/private investment leading to long term sustainable development. Design "What do we want our community to look like when we're done?" Design is about community character and ensuring the integrity of the community's existing character is maintained through design that is consistent with the existing character of the neighborhood. Design incorporates all the details of development, elevations, green homes and more. Specific topics include, but are not limited to:
The consultant(s) will develop and detail a design theme for each of the five opportunity nodes that is consistent with Omaha By Design's "Urban Design Element and Land Use Amendment". The design theme should be a unifying component that creates an emphasis and identifiable sense of neighborhood for each area. (See the following website http://www.omahabydesign.org/Urban_Design_Element/Urban_Design_Element_Main.html ). Density "Density ensures sustainability" Density is about production, the "critical mass" of housing needed to support services such as transportation, retail, etc. Specific topics include, but are not imited to:
Destination "Destination is about an environment that is a pleasant, healthy, and desirable area in which to live." Working in step with density, determine the ideal locations for services that add to the value of a neighborhood (ex. grocery store, transportation, etc). What services are missing in an existing area? Specific topics include, but are not limited to:
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Post study consultation +/- 2 yrs All applicants are required to submit a proposed staffing plan. The plan must include qualified consultant participation with ethnicity representative of the study area. OEDC reserves the right to reject all submissions and/or accept one or more submissions in its sole discretion. This project (study) will be completed under the general auspices and coordination of Mr. Ted Simpson at the direction of the project steering committee. Responses to this request are due by 5pm, CDT, on July 25, 2008. All proposals shall be submitted electronically entitled "NODP Proposal" to Ted Simpson at ted.simpson@nifa.org. (P) 402-898-2503 Request for Proposals — Consultant Services On-Call Urban Design and Planning Services New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEC) is seeking proposals for the provision of full-service urban design and planning services for various projects upon assignment. Services to be provided include urban design, site planning, graphics and renderings, existing conditions analysis, infrastructure analysis, market analysis, and public outreach. 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 Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Submission guidelines and requirements are outlined in the RFP, 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 Senior Affordable Housing The Lynwood Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") is requesting proposals from qualified firms and organizations to rehabilitate and operate a senior affordable residential property located at 11300 Atlantic Ave., ("Property"). The Property is a former motel that had been acquired by the Agency and reconfigured as a (15) unit single bedroom apartment complex. The Property had undergone rehabilitation work that was later vandalized. The Agency proposes to select a qualified firm that can rehabilitate the Property; acquire certificates of occupancy; market the property to low income seniors; qualify and lease the Property to low and moderate income seniors; and manage and maintain the Property. Proposals will be accepted until Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 5pm. Proposals received after the submittal time will be rejected and returned unopened to the sender. Proposals are to be delivered to the following address:
Each proposer shall provide six (6) copies of their proposal in a sealed envelope titled "RFP FOR 11300 ATLANTIC AVE." There will be an Open House held on Thursday, June 26, 2008 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. located at the Property, 11300 Atlantic Ave., Lynwood, CA, 90262. Proposers are encouraged to attend. A copy of the RFP may be obtained from Redevelopment Agency by calling 310-603-0220, x601 or x254 or at www.lynwood.ca.us. The Lynwood Redevelopment Agency reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Inquiries regarding this RFP should be directed to Mr. Ernie Nishii, Housing Manager at 310-603-0220, x601 or 254 or e-mail us at lra@lynwood.ca.us. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Comprehensive Plan The Town of Davidson, North Carolina is requesting qualifications statements from consultant teams to work with staff and stakeholders on the Davidson Comprehensive Plan. Davidson is a village of 9,900 residents and home to Davidson College, one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges. The town is located 20 miles north of Charlotte along I-77, bordered on the west by Lake Norman and on the east by rural farms and residential areas. Good schools, historic architecture, a thriving downtown, and the academic setting have resulted in increased development pressure both locally and regionally. The Town of Davidson has made a commitment to preserve its small town identity. Town leadership has historically been very concerned with promoting community, walkability and physical small town character. In 2004, The Davidson Planning Ordinance received the EPA Smart Growth Award for Overall Excellence for its innovative reliance on good urban design to facilitate community interaction, promote walkability, and preserve the environment. The Davidson Comprehensive Plan will reflect on previous planning efforts, create a unified vision for growth, design strategies for responsive and efficient administration of local policies, and describe effective communications and partnership opportunities with regional stakeholders. The Comprehensive Plan will include traditional elements for study and recommendation but must also describe current and future conditions with respect to the Town's indigenous planning language and objectives. Qualifications statements must be received by the Town of Davidson by July 16 at 5:00 P.M. Any questions should be directed towards and ten (10) copies of the submittal are to be provided to:
Request for Proposals — Consultant Services I-81 Public Participation 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 Public Participation Project. Project Overview Portions of I-81 being examined in this project are nearing the end of their life expectancy and will require significant investment to remain operational in their current configuration. In light of this reality, government officials, agencies, and members of the public have made requests to "remove the elevated portions of I-81" or dramatically alter the interstate configuration. The complexity of the decision and the strength of public opinion regarding the future of I-81 make public education and dialogue about the I-81 corridor both timely and necessary. The purpose of the project is four-fold:
The results of this project will be used as input for the SMTC's technical work on the I-81 modeling effort (a related but separate scope of work). These two products, along with additional technical analysis done by NYSDOT, will form the foundation for 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 Proposals Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Old Town Pflugerville — Vision for Tomorrow The City of Pflugerville, Texas is soliciting the services of qualified firms to complete OLD TOWN PFLUGERVILLE — VISION FOR TOMORROW. The RFQ may be obtained on the City of Pflugerville website: http://www.cityofpflugerville.com. The Old Town Pflugerville — Vision for Tomorrow is intended to establish a clear direction for guiding growth and re-development, as appropriate, in the downtown by achieving a consensus of values from the community at-large. Efforts should be focused on eliminating polarized positions; finding methods to achieve common goals; and defining the roles of the City and other groups interested in achieving a successful future for Old Town Pflugerville. The Vision shall include a concise report to the City Council produced within a period of no more than 45 days from the project start to the project end. It shall delineate in a clear and understandable format the expressions of the public obtained through well-attended meetings with representatives of a broad cross-section of the community. The Report should document common solutions from the public on the at least the following issues listed below. The final document shall chronicle the methods for reaching consensus among all interests and define specific courses of action for achieving the common Vision.
The Vision should build upon earlier efforts of the City and be developed from a general consensus of the community-at-large. The Vision should address all aspects of the physical and aesthetic character of the City's Old Town, taking into account the unique challenges the area presents. The Vision should present a future scenario that ensures that the uniqueness of the area is preserved, and that its value is enhanced for generations to come. More specifically, the City is requesting qualifications for the following: Phase I — Establishing Priorities (Visioning / Goal Setting) This phase requires a process that entices as many of the public to participate in the goal-setting. This phase is an important step in finding ways to understand the differing perspectives among interests, while discovering where common ground can be found. A series of public forums/meetings/workshops should be designed to entice opinions. The ultimate goal of this phase is to seek a general consensus among those with differing perspectives of Old Town Pflugerville. This effort should be closely coordinated with the local organizations and community groups. The approach should invite the perspective of all citizens. Methods should be utilized to illustrate how the "city center" can have a positive impact on all of the citizens, and not just those that live or work there. Phase II — Synthesis of Values Phase III — Develop Vision The Vision should be in sufficient detail to provide clear implementation strategies with a range of options. It is the City's intent to incorporate the Vision into the City's Comprehensive Planning efforts. The Document will be prepared for consideration by the City Council and used to guide future public investment and policy decisions. The Vision will include graphic examples of future scenarios of the physical character of Old Town Pflugerville. It is anticipated that the Vision will identify sub-areas within Old Town where appropriate treatment methods may be uniquely applied. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Community Center Design and Construction The Village of Richton Park is seeking statements of qualifications from licensed architecture firms for the design, bidding and construction administration of a new community center. Statements must be submitted by July 18, 2008 for consideration. Details and the RFQ are available on the Village's website at www.richtonpark.org Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Development of a Corridor Management Plan (CMP) for the Lower Patuxent Scenic Byway The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking the assistance of a firm to provide support services for the development of a (CMP) under the National Scenic Byways Program for the Lower Patuxtent Scenic Byway (LPSB). Funding for the preparation of the CMP is provided by the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) from the Federally-funded National Scenic Byways (NSB) Program and by the Prince George's County Planning Department under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated June 25, 2007. The selected firm will have experience in development of CMP's under the NSB program. Experience in development of CMP's and in preservation planning in the State of Maryland is preferred but not required. Deadline: July 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Consultants interested in submitting a proposal please contact Jana Harris at Jana.Harris@MNCPPC.Org. Phone 301-454-1603 or fax 301-454-1606. Request for Qualifications — Consultant Services Downtown Redevelopment Project The Village of Romeoville, Illinois seeks a qualified development team to plan, design, construct and own/manage an urban downtown redevelopment on a prime 10 acre site currently located within the Village of Romeoville Redevelopment area. Information on the RFQ can be found on the Village's website at http://www.romeoville.org/ComDev/Downtown/request-for-qualifications-downtown-developer.pdf. The submittal deadline has been extended to July 14, 2008. For additional information, contact Dawn Caldwell at 815-886-7200 x418 or send an e-mail to dcaldwell@romeoville.org. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Acquisition And Development Of The "Vista" Property The City of Hartsville is seeking competitive proposals from developers or development teams for purchase and development the vista redevelopment property. The rfp packet describes the terms of development and submission (available by calling 843-383-3009). Submission must be received on or before 4:00 pm on Friday, September 12, 2008 to the City of Hartsville, Attn: Sealed Proposal #1208, P.O. Drawer 2497, Hartsville, SC 29551 or deliver to the City Clerk's Office, 2nd floor of City Hall, 133 W. Carolina Ave. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part. Call 843-339-2868 or 843-383-3009 for information or a RFP packet. Request for Proposals — Consultant Services Columbus South Development Opportunity RFP No. 08-0025 The City of Columbus, Georgia is seeking proposals for the purchase and development of 35.57 (+/-) acres of vacant land located off Cusseta Road and Fort Benning Road. Over the past few years, this area has seen revitalization efforts that helped improve the quality of life of the community by building new housing and adding new businesses. Some of the housing developments include the Baker Village Revitalization, which will create 244 new apartment units, and the Ambling Development, which is anticipating creating 250 units. In addition, several transportation improvements are underway, such as a proposed four (4) lane widening of Cusseta Road, which will help alleviate congestion problems and will improve access to the area. History Since January of 2000, the city has purchased eight parcels of property and assembled the 35.57 (+/-) acres for development. The purchase and assemblage of property was accomplished using two funding sources dedicated to the Enterprise Zone: the 1999 SPLOST and the 1999C Bond Issue. Resolution #59-08 declared the property surplus and authorized the City Manager to dispose the 35.57 (+/-) acres. Property Complete specifications are available at http://www.columbusga.org/finance/proposals_frame.htm or by contacting Della Lewis at e-mail dlewis@columbusga.org. |
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