RFP - Comprehensive Plan Update

The City of Pasco, Washington, is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to lead an update to its Comprehensive Plan to guide the city's growth and sustainability through 2045. The project aims to create a roadmap for a projected population of 140,000 residents, ensuring alignment with the Washington State Growth Management Act, Franklin County policies, and regional priorities. The scope of work includes land use planning, housing policy development, economic development strategies, and environmental sustainability planning, while integrating previous efforts such as the Housing Action Plan and the Downtown Pasco Master Plan. The anticipated period of performance is two years, beginning in January 2025 and concluding by June 2026. Proposals are due by January 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM, as updated by Addendum 001. The City will utilize a trade-off methodology for selection, evaluating respondents based on experience and qualifications (55 points), understanding and approach (15 points), fee structure (25 points), and proposal clarity (5 points). Selected consultants must maintain professional liability, general liability, and automobile insurance with carriers rated A.M. Best A:VII or better. The contract requires strict adherence to nondiscrimination laws and prohibits contingent fee arrangements. Deliverables will be subject to City approval and audit to ensure compliance with state and local regulatory standards.