Request for proposals

The City of Acworth is seeking a qualified consulting firm to update its Comprehensive Plan in compliance with Georgia Department of Community Affairs standards. The consultant will lead a multi‑year planning effort that includes stakeholder outreach, data analysis, and the production of a full plan package (PDF, GIS files, and two hard‑copy sets). Key deliverables include community goals, needs & opportunities, a community work program, and specific elements such as broadband, economic development, land use, transportation, and housing. The process involves a public‑input phase, short‑list interviews (week of Oct 12 2026), and final adoption by Oct 11 2027. • Scope: Full comprehensive‑plan update (policy, maps, narratives) for a city of ~20,000 residents. • Required expertise: urban planning, land‑use analysis, community engagement, GIS, transportation, housing, economic development, broadband policy. • Timeline: Award Nov 2 2026 → final plan adoption Oct 11 2027 (≈11 months). • Submission: Two hard‑copy proposals + electronic PDF/flash drive, due Sep 30 2026, 2:30 PM EST. • Evaluation: Short‑list interviews, negotiation, award at City’s discretion.