2025 Comprehensive Plan RFP

Background The Village of Western Springs is seeking proposals from qualified multi-disciplinary consultants to update its Comprehensive Plan, originally adopted in 2003. The primary goal of this update is to modernize the existing plan and incorporate both the corporate boundary and strategic unincorporated areas adjacent to it. The updated plan will provide recommendations for the overall geographic area of the Village as well as specific recommendations for identified subareas and corridors. Work Details The consultant will be responsible for: 1) Initiating a project kick-off meeting with the steering committee; 2) Conducting public and stakeholder engagement, including developing a project-specific website; 3) Preparing an existing conditions report detailing land use, zoning, demographics, transportation networks, community facilities, parks, and environmental features; 4) Conducting a market study focused on regional and national dynamics affecting Western Springs; 5) Developing economic development strategies; 6) Performing a multi-modal transportation analysis; 7) Drafting a comprehensive plan that includes analysis of redevelopment potential for institutional lands and commercial districts; 8) Presenting the draft plan at steering committee meetings and to the Plan Commission; 9) Delivering a final plan suitable for publication on the Village website and professional printing. Period of Performance The contract period will commence upon selection of the consultant and is expected to span several months leading up to the final presentation of the updated Comprehensive Plan by January 26, 2026. Place of Performance The work will be performed in Western Springs, Illinois. Bidder Requirements Consultants must demonstrate relevant experience with similar projects completed within the last five years. They must provide references, identify project managers and subcontractors, detail their approach to public engagement, and submit a cost proposal that covers all applicable expenses. The expected budget for this project is $100,000.