Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Review and Revision Services

Effingham County is seeking a qualified planning and land‑use consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive review and revision of its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)/Zoning Ordinance. The consultant will work closely with County Development Services to identify outdated or unclear provisions, draft legally defensible amendments, reorganize ordinance structure, and support the County through the public‑review and Board‑adoption process. Deliverables include redline drafts, clean adoption‑ready copies, a rationale memorandum, and attendance at up to two Board meetings. The project is a lump‑sum, professional‑services contract with a submission deadline of October 28, 2026. • Scope: ordinance analysis, drafting, re‑organization, stakeholder coordination, adoption support. • Required experience: prior zoning/UDO review for local governments, three comparable projects in past five years. • Deliverables: tracked‑change drafts, clean final ordinance, summary memo, meeting attendance, response to comments. • Schedule: kickoff after award, milestones for drafts, reviews, public comment, and Board consideration (exact timeline not disclosed). • Budget: lump‑sum fee (amount to be proposed by vendor).