Consulting Services Data Center Zoning & Community Impact

The City of St. Joseph, Missouri is soliciting proposals for consulting services to assess the broader urban planning, zoning, and environmental implications of data center development within the city and to draft corresponding comprehensive zoning amendments. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the city’s official bidding portal, with no exceptions made for paper, email, or fax submissions, as the electronic system is designed to streamline the process and minimize errors. The solicitation, identified as RFP2027-06, was posted on July 20, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026, at 9:00 PM Central Time. The city maintains the right to reject any or all bids and is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Summer Purdy. Contractors awarded the contract will be required to provide a completed IRS Form W-9 to certify their Taxpayer Identification Number for federal tax reporting purposes, ensuring compliance with U.S. tax law and enabling the city to properly document payments. The scope of work requires deep expertise in land use planning, environmental impact analysis, and regulatory reform to align zoning code updates with the technological and logistical demands of data center infrastructure while considering community interests and sustainability. Performance of the services is expected to occur within Missouri, with no specific city location designated beyond the jurisdiction of St. Joseph.