City of Cambridge Planning Services for a New Form-Based Development Code - RFQ 10282026 (2026)
City of CambridgeCity · Cambridge, MD- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 28 days left
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brian Herrmann
- (410) 228-4022
The 30-second brief
The City of Cambridge, Maryland is seeking an accomplished professional planning firm to draft a new, city-wide, transect-oriented, form-based Cambridge Development Code (CDC) to replace the existing Unified Development Code. The project implements the Inspire Cambridge Comprehensive Plan across seven future land use districts, incorporating new urbanism principles, walkable blocks, mixed-use housing, thoroughfare standards, low-impact stormwater design, and parking reforms. Consultants must provide team expertise, comparable project samples, project timelines, and detailed personnel hours and cost proposals. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, with a pre-submittal question deadline of November 4, 2026.
New form-based Cambridge Development Code, Draft document for website posting, Public workshop and design charrette coordination, Comparable project code samples and documentation
Experience qualifications availability and references of Project Director (10), Experience qualifications availability and references of entire team and knowledge of form-based codes and new urban tools (20), Entire team experience with Form-Based Codes including city-wide CDC (10), Entire team experience with drafting and adopting a FBC in a similar sized city (10), Entire team experience with Form-Based Codes including thoroughfares and stormwater standards (20), Team member's illustrative and graphic skills (15), Quality of codes provided for review format and graphics (15)
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Summary
The City of Cambridge, Maryland is seeking an accomplished professional planning firm to draft a new, city-wide, transect-oriented, form-based Cambridge Development Code (CDC) to replace the existing Unified Development Code.
The project implements the Inspire Cambridge Comprehensive Plan across seven future land use districts, incorporating new urbanism principles, walkable blocks, mixed-use housing, thoroughfare standards, low-impact stormwater design, and parking reforms. Consultants must provide team expertise, comparable project samples, project timelines, and detailed personnel hours and cost proposals. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, with a pre-submittal question deadline of November 4, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Experience qualifications availability and references of Project Director (10), Experience qualifications availability and references of entire team and knowledge of form-based codes and new urban tools (20), Entire team experience with Form-Based Codes including city-wide CDC (10), Entire team experience with drafting and adopting a FBC in a similar sized city (10), Entire team experience with Form-Based Codes including thoroughfares and stormwater standards (20), Team member's illustrative and graphic skills (15), Quality of codes provided for review format and graphics (15)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- New form-based Cambridge Development Code
- Draft document for website posting
- Public workshop and design charrette coordination
- Comparable project code samples and documentation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Cover letter signed in ink by an authorized corporate officer
- Table of contents
- Team expertise and resumes
- Contact information
- Form of organization
- Qualifications and approach
- References and experience
- Project timeline
- Personnel hours and cost proposal
- Comparable projects with adoption status
- Submit to
- Mailed or dropped off at the Public Works Building, 1025 Washington Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
- Scope location
- Cambridge, MD
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Cambridge?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Mailed or dropped off at the Public Works Building, 1025 Washington Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. For questions, contact Brian Herrmann.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Cambridge in MD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Brian Herrmann at (410) 228-4022. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: New form-based Cambridge Development Code, Draft document for website posting, Public workshop and design charrette coordination, Comparable project code samples and documentation. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience qualifications availability and references of Project Director (10), Experience qualifications availability and references of entire team and knowledge of form-based codes and new urban too..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter signed in ink by an authorized corporate officer, table of contents, team expertise and resumes, contact information, form of organization, qualifications and approach, references and exp. Review the full document from City of Cambridge for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cambridge, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.