2026-094-RFP Candler Road-Flat Shoals Parkway LCI Master Plan Study Update

DeKalb County is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to update the Candler Road/Flat Shoals Parkway Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Master Plan for a 1,900‑acre study area in unincorporated Decatur, GA. The effort supports the Atlanta Regional Commission’s LCI Investment Policy Studies and will serve an estimated 7,200 residents. The scope includes existing conditions analysis, plan development, public involvement, and delivery of final planning documents. A mandatory pre‑proposal conference will be held via Zoom on October 14, 2026. The contract value is preliminarily budgeted at $250,000. • Study area: ~1,900 acres spanning I‑20 to I‑285 corridors. • Tasks: Existing conditions (25%), Plan development (25%), Public involvement (35%), Deliverables (15%). • Funding: $200K ARC share (80%), $50K local share (20%). • Required deliverables: Updated Master Plan, supporting maps, and public outreach materials. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference (Zoom) on Oct 14, 2026; submission deadline Oct 30, 2026.