What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Richardson, Texas seeks a qualified professional service firm to assist in preparing a new Unified Development Code (UDC). The requested scope includes consolidating, modernizing, and coordinating zoning, subdivision, and development regulations into a clear document that implements the comprehensive plan. The selected vendor must establish regulations for infill development, adaptive reuse, and neighborhood protection, while delivering public engagement, policy direction, GIS data, transition tables, draft text in Microsoft Word, high-quality graphics, and post-adoption support. Only onshore, USA organizations are eligible to bid, and consultants should have recent, relevant experience preparing UDCs for similar cities. Bidders must submit sealed Statements of Qualifications electronically through Bonfire by November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM; late, mailed, or faxed submittals will not be accepted. Bidders must submit all written questions through Bonfire by October 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM. A staff-led Evaluation Committee will review responsive submittals using a qualifications-based selection process to select the best-evaluated submission. Bidders must not submit proposals or fees at this time, as the buyer is looking for proposals under a qualifications review without a stated budget or contract term.
Scope of work
- Project initiation, management, and tracking
- Code diagnostic assessment and UDC outline
- Policy direction and framework confirmation
- Public and stakeholder engagement strategy and execution
- Technical drafting of the Unified Development Code in Microsoft Word format
- Regulation testing and GIS mapping data for zoning changes
- Adoption support and public hearing participation
- Implementation and post-adoption transition assistance
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Overall qualifications of the firm/team and key personnel | 15 |
| Recent municipal zoning, subdivision and platting, sign, or UDC experience (experience within the last five years) | 25 |
| Comparable experience with built-out, first-ring cities of major metropolitan areas that emphasize infill, redevelopment, adaptive reuse, neighborhood revitalization, and housing diversity | 20 |
| Understanding of the project, scope of work, and recommended approach, including public engagement strategy and digital product/usability approach | 20 |
| Quality and clarity of work samples, references, and submittal package | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated recent experience preparing a UDC comprised of zoning, development standards, subdivision, platting, processes, and signage regulations
- Experience writing codes for Texas municipalities within the last five years
- Demonstrated understanding of Texas Local Government Code statutory requirements
- Experience working with form-based zoning codes and relevant sign regulation case law
- Demonstrated effective public engagement methods
- Ability to provide required insurance coverage
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter signed by authorized person (max 5 pages)
- Firm/Team Qualifications and Recent Experience
- Project Team and Key Personnel Resumes/Bios
- Texas Municipal Experience Details
- Comparable Project Experience and Work Samples
- Project Approach and Engagement Strategy Narrative
- Work Plan and Project Schedule
- Digital Deliverables and Work Product Approach
- At least five (5) current municipal project references
- Conflict of Interest / Local Government Officer Financial Interest disclosures
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Bonfire portal
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically through Bonfire at https://cor.bonfirehub.com/. Page size 8 1/2 x 11, font minimum 10-point Arial, maximum 30 pages (excluding required forms, resumes, and appendices). Cover letter maximum 5 pages.