27013-4201, Paulding County Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update

Paulding County Government is soliciting proposals under RFP No. 27013-4201 for a qualified consultant to prepare the 2027 Five-Year Update to the County's Comprehensive Plan, specifically covering unincorporated Paulding County. The scope of work includes assessing existing plans, updating community goals, needs, and opportunities, and revising broadband, transportation, and policy maps. The consultant will also develop three to four special-area studies, the 2027–2032 Community Work Program, and a potential Capital Improvement Element. Key deliverables include printed and electronic reports, supporting graphics, and original GIS shapefiles, all of which must adhere to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Local Planning Requirements, Chapter 110-12-1. The project is scheduled to initiate in January 2027, with final plan adoption in September 2027 to meet the October 31, 2027, state deadline. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by 10:00 a.m. ET on November 20, 2026, and must remain valid for at least 90 days. Award selection is based on best value, with scoring weighted across price (30 points), project understanding and methodology (25 points), consultant qualifications (20 points), experience (20 points), and proposed schedule (5 points), with an additional 20 points available through optional presentations. Successful offerors must provide required insurance certificates and a Contractor Affidavit per O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1).