RFQ for Master Planning Services for the South Commons District

The Development Authority of Columbus, Georgia, is soliciting statements of qualifications under solicitation number PE-77889-NONST-2025-000000001 for master planning services to create the South Commons District. This project aims to develop a vibrant, year-round, mixed-use destination featuring hospitality, retail, residential, and public amenities. The district is designed to complement Synovus Park, the new Double-A baseball stadium, and integrate legacy sites including the AJ McClung Memorial Stadium and the Civic Center, with a strong emphasis on sustainable design, community engagement, and economic tourism. Interested firms must submit a comprehensive qualifications package via email to Missy Kendrick by January 16, 2026. Required documentation includes a cover letter, executive summary, firm profile, team qualifications, approach and methodology, project schedule, and at least three references with examples of similar mixed-use or sports-entertainment projects. A signed and notarized agreement is mandatory for eligibility. Selection will be based on a weighted evaluation of past performance and unique qualifications (45 percent), relevant experience and expertise (30 percent), and understanding of project goals and local context (25 percent). This is a qualifications-based selection process for a SLED organization, and as such, no pricing data or federal acquisition regulations apply. Proposers are responsible for all preparation costs, and the Authority reserves the right to conduct background investigations on key personnel. All submitted materials become the property of the Authority and may be subject to the Georgia Open Records Act. Final selection of the design firm is expected to occur in February 2026.