Comprehensive Plan for the City of Orangeburg

The City of Orangeburg, South Carolina, issued solicitation RFP-2026-0009 seeking qualified professional consultants to update its 2017 Comprehensive Plan. The selected consultant will be responsible for assessing current and future conditions, facilitating an inclusive public engagement process involving stakeholders and workshops, and developing a user-friendly plan and implementation strategy. The final plan must adhere to the South Carolina Comprehensive Planning Guide and cover essential elements including economic development, land use, transportation, housing, and natural and cultural resources. All work must be completed by October 1, 2027, with a projected contract award date of December 18, 2026. Proposals are due by November 30, 2026, and must include five signed hard copies and one PDF electronic copy submitted via Beacon Bid. Evaluation is based on firm history, personnel qualifications, three to five relevant local government references, two recent work samples, and a proposed not to exceed cost. The award process involves an administrative review by city staff followed by a final determination by the City Council. Awarded consultants must maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers compensation and general liability, and certify that all employees are legal residents of the United States. Final deliverables include 14 draft copies for commission and council review and 30 bound hard copies upon final adoption.