What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Worthington requires a qualified professional planning consultant to assess and rewrite its Planning & Zoning Code, which includes Subdivision Regulations. The selected vendor must review the current code for deficiencies, compliance with laws, and alignment with municipal plans; draft an updated code and map revisions; facilitate stakeholder presentations and working sessions; and provide legal review and consultation. Eligibility is limited to USA onshore organizations. Vendors must submit five hardcopies and one electronic copy of their proposal (limited to 25 pages) by 12:00 PM on November 2, 2026, to 374 Highland Avenue. All questions must be submitted to Lee Brown no later than October 16, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated out of 100 points based on professional and technical expertise (20 points), comparable experience (20 points), communication and collaboration (10 points), project approach (20 points), references and work products (20 points), and cost/budget total (10 points). The budget for the project is up to $275,000 USD, and proposers must submit a proposed timeline and a not-to-exceed cost proposal.
Scope of work
- Initial Code Assessment and preliminary review
- Comprehensive Assessment Review and executive summary of deficiencies
- Recommendations and New Code Framework development
- Draft Development and Refinement of the Planning and Zoning Code
- Creation of standardized Development Review Checklists
- Non-Conforming Use Mapping
- Legal Review and Consultation in coordination with the Law Department
- Facilitation of Adoption and education work sessions
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Professional & Technical Expertise | 20 Points |
| Comparable Experience | 20 Points |
| Communication & Collaboration | 10 Points |
| Project Approach | 20 Points |
| Reference & Work Products | 20 Points |
| Cost/Budget Total | 10 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified professional planning consultants
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Organization, Personnel, Experience & Project Management details
- Consultant's Methodology/Work Plan
- List and Description of Deliverables
- Proposed Project Schedule
- Budget or Cost Proposal
- Location of the Team Members
How to submit
- Method
- Hardcopy and electronic via Email or USB flash drive
- Instructions
- Submit five (5) hardcopies and one (1) electronic copy to Lee Brown, City of Worthington Planning & Building Department, 374 Highland Avenue, Worthington, Ohio 43085. Proposal is limited to 25 pages (excluding cover letter).