Unified Zoning Code Service
- Client
- Cleveland, Ohio
- RFP Number
- EXTRA-77261
- Posted
- 10/1/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Cuyahoga County Planning Commission requires unified zoning code services. The selected consultant must conduct legal charter and statutory reviews, deliver ESRI Geodatabases meeting mapping system specifications, review codes to prepare Zoning Diagnostic Reports, draft complete zoning regulations, develop community-specific Local Elements, and create an associated zoning map. Only USA onshore organizations are eligible to bid. Bidders must submit questions electronically to Patrick Hewitt at [email protected] (cc: [email protected]) with the subject "UZC RFP QUESTIONS" by 4:00 PM on Friday, October 9, 2026. Bidders must submit one searchable PDF proposal via email to the same addresses by 4:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Evaluators will assess proposals based on experience and qualifications (40%) alongside the proposed project approach and budget, and they may invite shortlisted consultants to an interview. The buyer seeks budget proposals that include a base budget for six initial member communities and account for additional communities, but the text does not disclose a total contract budget or contract term.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from UZC_RFP_v09282026.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a multi-jurisdictional Unified Zoning Code (UZC) for six initial member communities. The project includes charter and legal reviews, diagnostic reports, drafting zoning regulations, producing GIS geodatabases, and community engagement. Eligibility is limited to onshore USA organizations.
- Issued by
- Cuyahoga County Planning Commission
- Issue Date
- Monday, September 28, 2026
- Deadline to Submit Questions
- Friday, October 9, 2026 by 4 pm
- Responses to be Posted Online
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- Deadline to Submit Proposals
- Friday, October 23, 2026 at 4 pm
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Submit one searchable .pdf copy by email to Patrick Hewitt ([email protected]) with cc to [email protected]. Page size 8.5 x 11 inches (11x17 for limited graphics), font no smaller than 10 point.
- Place of performance
- Cuyahoga County, Ohio (including Euclid, South Euclid, East Cleveland, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, and Brook Park)
How proposals are evaluated
| Experience & Qualifications | 40% |
| Project Approach | 30% |
| Capacity & Adherence to Timeline | 20% |
| Budget & Cost Management | 10% |
Scope of work
- Charter and statutory review for each participating community
- ESRI Geodatabase(s) identifying zoning designations and symbology
- Zoning Diagnostic Report for each community identifying regulatory gaps and deficiencies
- Draft complete zoning regulations text, tables, graphics, figures, and diagrams
- Community-specific Local Elements for participating communities
- Associated zoning map incorporating proposed districts for all communities
- Ongoing UZC administrative procedures, application forms, and staff report templates
- Project meetings, public engagement materials, and training materials
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
- Legal Review must be prepared by or under direct supervision of an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio with municipal zoning experience
- At least three examples of completed zoning code updates
Documents to include with the bid
- Letter of Interest (1 page maximum)
- Consultant Background (2 pages maximum)
- Consultant Experience and Qualifications (6 pages maximum)
- Project Team Composition (4 pages maximum)
- References (3 pages maximum, minimum of 3 references)
- Project Approach and Timeline
- Detailed Budget Breakdown (base budget for 6 communities plus proposal for expansion)
- Additional Details / Alternative Scope Options (2 pages maximum)
- Signature of duly authorized officer or agent
- Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage if applicable
Source and verification
Original sourceCraxy AI summarizes this opportunity from the original listing and available solicitation documents. Confirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing source before responding.
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