Citywide 10-Year Strategic Plan Consulting Services

The City of Douglasville, Georgia, is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-010 for professional consulting services to develop a comprehensive Citywide 10-Year Strategic Plan. The objective is to create a unified, actionable roadmap that aligns existing master plans, departmental priorities, and community needs. The scope of work is divided into eight primary tasks, including project management, review of existing documents, internal staff and steering committee engagement, public stakeholder outreach, the development of an implementation plan, and the creation of a performance measures and accountability framework. The project is expected to be completed within approximately 8 to 12 months following the contract award. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Bidnet Direct by November 02, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Submissions must include a PDF proposal covering firm qualifications, project team details, relevant experience from the last five years, and a detailed project approach, as well as a fee proposal submitted in the City's required Microsoft Excel format featuring a total not-to-exceed project cost. Selected consultants must meet specific insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence or claim, and Automobile Liability of 500,000 dollars. Evaluation is based on a 100-point weighted system, and bidders must provide various certifications, including a Subcontractor Affidavit and a Certification Form confirming they have not been suspended or debarred from government contracting within the last five years.