Gila County Comprehensive Master Plan Update

Gila County is seeking a qualified consultant to update its Comprehensive Master Plan, which was last amended in 2018, to address evolving demographic, economic, infrastructure, environmental, and community priorities across its unincorporated areas. The updated plan must serve as a long-range policy framework guiding land use, transportation, housing, economic development, environmental stewardship, public facilities, and recreation, with a focus on balancing responsible growth, resource protection, and community sustainability while aligning with ongoing revisions to the County’s Zoning Ordinance. The project requires a data-driven, community-inclusive approach, integrating public input and regulatory alignment to produce a fully implementable document that reflects the needs of rural communities, small towns, and emerging growth zones throughout Gila County. The solicitation, issued under GIL-RFP-2026-007 with a submission deadline of August 18, 2026, demands strict compliance with Arizona state laws, including prohibitions on forced labor, participation in the boycott of Israel, and requirements under the Legal Arizona Workers Act, all of which are enforced through mandatory certifications that must be signed and submitted with the proposal. Offerors are required to provide a suite of compliance documents, including proof of non-debarment, subcontracting intentions with sealed subcontractor disclosures, and verification of workforce legality, and must submit a complete application package physically to the County’s office in Globe, Arizona. While the contract has no stated value, the evaluation process for award is not detailed in the available documentation, and there are no explicit performance timelines, payment terms, or invoicing systems defined. The consultant must be prepared to coordinate closely with County staff, adhere to all legal and certification obligations, and ensure full compliance with state-mandated policies, with failure to meet key certifications potentially leading to automatic contract termination.