Zoning, Development, and Related Regulatory Code Modernization Services

The Village of Ottawa, Ohio is seeking a planning, zoning, municipal law, or consulting firm to comprehensively review, modernize, and update its current zoning and related development regulations. The agency needs to solve the problem of outdated, inconsistent, and ambiguous ordinances that hinder administration and economic growth. To address this, the selected contractor will perform a code audit to determine whether a partial or full rewrite of the regulations is necessary. The scope of work covers modernizing outdated regulations, updating definitions and development standards, and ensuring compliance with current law. The agency requires the development of user-friendly application and review procedures, as well as the incorporation of modern formatting, graphics, and administrative tools. The chosen partner must work collaboratively with village staff, elected officials, legal counsel, the planning commission, and the public to produce a legally defensible and clearly organized document. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency allows the performance of the work to take place offsite. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 14, 2026. Proposals may be submitted digitally via email or through an online portal, and the agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget.