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2050 Comprehensive and Downtown Master Plan
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The City of Council Bluffs is seeking proposals from qualified multidisciplinary firms to develop an integrated Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan aimed at guiding the city's future growth and development through 2050. The comprehensive planning effort will encompass land use, zoning, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, and investment strategies within the city limits and a two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. A significant emphasis is placed on community engagement to ensure the plans reflect inclusive, creative, and community-driven visions. The scope of work for both plans will be finalized through negotiations with the selected consultant, with detailed expectations outlined in the attached RFP documents. The project aims to establish clear community goals, analyze current data, and develop actionable strategies, including cost of service analyses and long-term capital improvement plans. The RFP, issued on September 23, 2025, sets forth submission guidelines, deadlines, and evaluation criteria, with proposals due by November 3, 2025. Interested firms must submit comprehensive proposals via the city’s IonWave bidding platform, ensuring all required documentation and responses are complete and submitted on time. The process includes a question period ending October 10, 2025, with responses posted by October 17, 2025. The project’s estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting its scope and importance for shaping the city’s future development. Additional relevant planning documents and background information are available on the city’s website to assist applicants in preparing their proposals.
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Agency
Place of Performance
IA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
2050 Comprehensive Plan - The final scope of work for the new Council Bluffs Comprehensive Plan will be negotiated with the selected consultant. The anticipated scope of work can be found on pages 2 - 3 of the attached RFP. 2050 Downtown Master Plan - The final scope of work for the new Downtown Master Plan will be negotiated with the selected consultant. The anticipated scope of work can be found on pages 4 - 8 of the attached RFP. Additional details:
Download and read all attachments thoroughly.
Proposals should include the information outlined in the Submittal Requirements, presented in a clear, comprehensive, and concise manner to illustrate a consultant’s capabilities and technical approach to the work.
View the Requested Attachments in IonWave for a list of information to be submitted for consideration.
Please refer to the Evaluation Criteria and Consultant Selection Process for a detailed explanation of the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated.
The list of relevant plans and documents is available for reference on the City of Council Bluffs website at https://www.councilbluffs-ia.gov/2620
Inquiries, Questions and Deadlines All inquiries/questions regarding this RFP must be directed via the electronic submission system (IonWave) at https://cbiabids.ionwave.net/. Any changes or additions to the RFP information will be sent to via IonWave. Any other contact in reference to this RFP prior to the time of an award decision will not be addressed.
RFP Issued: September 23, 2025 Q&A Ends: October 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) Answers Posted: No later than October 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) RFP Due: November 3, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. (CST)
Any questions received via email, phone, in person, or after that deadline will not be addressed by any City personnel. Answers to questions received prior to the deadline will be posted on IonWave. Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted. The City will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the proposals or any delivery delays.
All proposal responses must be submitted through the City’s bidding platform IonWave. https://cbiabids.ionwave.net/Login.aspx.
Each respondent is responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure their submission is received and complete by 4:00 p.m. on November 3, 2025.
Incomplete submissions are automatically rejected. The City is not responsible for technical difficulties and will not allow late submissions due to the same. Any bid submitted after the deadline will be automatically rejected.
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