REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLANThe City of Asheboro is soliciting qualifications from experienced qualified firms interested in leading the development of a Comprehensive Plan to guide the citys long- range physical, economic, and social development. The plan should offer both policy recommendations and implementation strategies to manage growth, preserve community character, and enhance quality of life through the year 2040. The plan should be structured to reflect Ashebo
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The City of Asheboro is soliciting qualifications from experienced firms to lead the development of a comprehensive plan guiding the city's long-range physical, economic, and social development through the year 2040. The plan will address land use, housing, transportation, public safety, infrastructure, recreation, economic development, cultural and natural resources, and downtown revitalization. A qualifications-based selection process will be used. Responses must be received by 2:00 PM EDT on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to ***@***. *. * are required to detail their proposed project manager and team, similar projects, achievable schedule, workload, subcontractors, perception of project requirements, and a work plan. Selection criteria include firm experience, staff experience, understanding of project goals, and proposed engagement strategy. The city expects to select a firm within four weeks of receiving responses and complete contract negotiation in April 2026. Contact with city staff other than the Assistant City Manager for questions or clarifications is prohibited and may lead to disqualification. All questions must be submitted in writing.
The bid notice states that responses to this RFQ must be received by 2:00 p. m. EDT on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
The bid notice states that in selecting a firm/team, the selection committee will take into consideration qualification information including such factors as: 25% firms experience, knowledge, familiarity and past performance with work described herein; 25% the experience of the firms staff proposed to perform the type of work required; 30% understanding of project goals and approach; 20% proposed engagement strategy.
The bid notice states that to be considered, responses to this RFQ must be received by 2:00 p. m. EDT on Thursday, April 2, 2026. A submittal will identify and address each of the following items: a. the proposed project manager and project team along with experience and qualifications relevant to the scope items listed in section 3 above. b. similar projects performed within the past 10 years by your firm and/or project team. c. an achievable schedule for work to be done. d. the firms workload and how this project would fit within its existing work. e. a complete list of subcontractors, if any, and their anticipated role in this project. f. a detailed narrative statement of the firms perception of the project requirements, outlining any unique features or conditions that appear to need special attention that the firm and proposed project team may be particularly well qualified to address. g. a work plan that breaks the project down into tasks, shows the number of hours each team member is projected to spend in accomplishing those tasks, charts the tasks in terms of overall project timeline, and addresses the ability of the firm to furnish the necessary services. h. when your firm or project team can begin services.