City of Red Bank Minimum Bid SpecificationsThe City of Red Bank, Tennessee is seeking Requests for Proposals (RFP) for contracted professional services to include: 1) REVIEW OF THE RED BANK SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, AND 2) REVIEW OF THE RED BANK ZONING ORDINANCE, AND 3) REVIEW OF DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS FOR 4) DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) Request for ProposalThe City of Red Bank is seeking a qualified, professional consultant to assist in the development of comprehensive land use regulations that align with the goals of the recently adopted Red Bank Comprehensive Plan 2045. Contracted services will include production of a Unified Development Code to incorporate the following regulations and adopted policies of the City of Red Bank: 1) Red Bank Subvision Regulations. 2) Red Bank Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map 3) Red Bank Design review standards4) Vision Zero strategies to eliminate traffic fataltities5) Complete Streets approach to street designThe ideal candidate is a planning and/or architecture firm experienced in working with cities like Red Bank to engage the public, prepare documents that guide responsible growth, prioritize and improve active transportation, and preserve community character.City of Red BankRed Bank is a municipality located 5 miles north of Chattanooga’s downtown in southwestern Hamilton County at the base of the Cumberland Plateau. The city is an enclave, surrounded by the city limits of Chattanooga, with a total area of 6.5 square miles. The 2020 United States census reflects 11,899 in total population with 5,683 households and 2,667 families residing in the City of Red Bank.Project BackgroundThe Red Bank City Commission formally adopted by Resolution No. 25-1804 the Red Bank Comprehensive Plan 2045 on June 17, 2025. The city’s existing land use regulations are misaligned with the goals of the recently adopted plan. These outdated codes prioritize low-density, single-use development, impose restrictive lot and building requirements, and lack flexibility to accommodate modern planning needs. As a result, they inhibit higher-density housing, mixed-use development, and sustainable land use practices. The project aims to create a modernized, cohesive set of land use regulations that support the Comprehensive Plan's vision. This includes enabling increased residential and mixed-use density, promoting infill and transit-oriented development, enhancing housing affordability, and encouraging more equitable and resilient growth. The revised codes should be clear, user-friendly, grounded in local priorities, and adaptable to changing community needs while streamlining the development process and removing unnecessary barriers.The request for proposals seeks to establish a relationship with a firm that will carry out the vision and policies of the adopted comprehensive plan and supplement the city’s long-term collaborative efforts between staff, residents, and businesses. The ideal consultant has experience with Unifed Development Codes (UDC) development and/or form-based codes to include standards for walkable and vibrant town centers, as well as technical experience in design/architectural guidelines.Estimated TimelineRFP Issued July 6, 2025Deadline for RFP questions August 6, 2025Deadline for RFP submissions August 8, 2025 @ 12 NOONEvaluations of RFP August 15, 2025Interviews of Top Three (3) TBD (NOT REQUIRED)Final Selection and Notification August 22, 2025Commission Award September 2, 2025The City of Red Bank will not be legally obligated to the dates for evaluation, interviews, recommendations, and award. Interviews may be conducted subject to staff request and as determined by the City Manager or Director of Community Development.Project ScopeTo better plan and cultivate positive growth, Red Bank needs a Unifed Development Code (UDC) to streamline development processes and to facilitate better alingnment with the community goals, vision and policies set in the Red Bank Comprehensive Plan. Based on existing conditions, community input, and susceptibility to change, the comprehensive plan identifies eleven place types across Red Bank. These place types will guide future land use with a focus on housing variety, multimodal improvements with complete streets policies, and a vibrant commercial-downtown corridor. Please review the Red Bank Comprehensive Plan 2045 for more information and to better understand the City of Red Bank, Tennessee. (www.redbanktn.gov)The scope of work should include delivery of the following minimums:1. Develop a Unified Development Code (UDC) in support of the Red bank Comprehensive Plan 2045.2. Develop site plan and/or design review standards for mixed use placetypes, commercial centers and boulevard greenway.3. Updated Zoning Map to reflect new placetype zones.4. Incorporate Complete Streets standards and guidelines. 5. Support Vision Zero Initiatives. 6. Executive summary report describing the comprehensive land use review process and recommendations.7. Deliverables: 20 printed copies and (1) electronic copies of the executive summary report, Unified Development Code (UDC), site plan/design review standards, associated maps and GIS geodatabase of newly established zones.Proposal Content The proposal shall address the following:1. Acknowledgement of the RFP’s intent is to develop and produce:a. Unififed Development Code (UDC) b. Red Bank Site Plan and Design Review Standards.c. Red Bank Zoning Map2. Transmittal Information Firm’s name, address, telephone number, lead contact person’s name and email. 3. References/Experience a. Three client references (name/email/phone) for similar projects in size and scope successfully completed by the proposed firm or individual within the last five years. b. Describe qualifications and experience to successfully complete the work described in the above identified Scope of Work. Experience should include direct experience with the specific subject matter, noting state or local government and City/County if applicable. Include information and examples which demonstrate successful and reliable past performance. 4. Qualifications/Experience of Key Personnel a. Qualifications and Experience of key personnel who will be assigned to this project. This includes personnel to perform management of the project and individuals who will have direct contact with staff during the project and any proposed subcontractors. b. If the project is to be completed through an affiliations or joint venture, the names and addresses of those firms must be furnished to include the roles and responsibilities for each. 5. Plan Approach and Timeline a. A descriptive narrative of your proposed approach to successfully perform the project, including a specific description or list of any exceptional, value-added features or capabilities beneficial to the City of Red Bank the proposal brings to the project.b. Provide a proposed work plan which includes a detailed outline of the time commitment for each phase of the scope of work broken down by tasks, milestones, and duration. c. Provide a sample report or reference to a previous similar project.6. Cost a. Provide hours and anticipated cost summary by project phase that includes the hourly rate for each project team member and a detailed analysis of the direct hours by task.b. Please note there will be no reimbursement for travel time, meals, or mileage; these incidental costs should be included in the hourly rates. Only document reproduction costs will be reimbursable.c. Describe the circumstances under which you would propose to modify the fees and how you would communicate such a potential modification to the City of Red Bank. 7. Contract Please attach a copy of your standard contract for these types of services when submitting the proposal. 8. Insurance The proposal must include either a description of the firm’s insurance or a certificate of insurance outlining the firm’s insurance policies which evidence compliance with the requirements noted in the Terms and Conditions section of this RFP
