City of Gahanna: Code Rewrite Part Nine Streets and Public Services

The City of Gahanna, Ohio, issued a Request for Proposals on April 29, 2024, seeking qualified firms to perform a comprehensive rewrite and update of Part Nine – Streets and Public Services of the City's Codified Ordinances. The scope of work involves auditing existing code provisions, evaluating development review processes, and integrating regional and national best practices to modernize engineering, utility, transportation, and sustainability standards. The project is structured in two phases, with Strategic Updates targeted for adoption by the end of 2024 and subsequent Holistic Updates. Key deliverables include a code audit report, revised review procedures, public engagement summaries, and two draft versions of the updated code for internal and public review. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Kevin Schultz, Senior Director of Operations, by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Submissions are required to include a letter of interest, firm profile with resumes, project approach, schedule, and a detailed project budget with a not-to-exceed total. The selection process utilizes a trade-off method based on three weighted criteria: the firm's ability to manage the project (35%), professional qualifications and past performance (35%), and the total cost of the proposal (30%). The final output must align with various city master plans and state and federal regulations, including PUCO guidelines and industry standards such as Greenroads and BREEAM Infrastructure.