City of Gardiner Municipal Land Use Planning Services RFP 2026
Town of NewryCity · Newry, ME- Due
- May 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Angelia Christopher
- (207) 582-6892
The 30-second brief
The City of Gardiner is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to provide municipal planning services for a Comprehensive Plan update. The project includes plan development, data collection, public engagement, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Draft and final Comprehensive Plan document, Supporting maps, Graphics, And analysis, Public engagement materials and summaries, Implementation plan with clear action steps
Qualifications and experience, Relevant past work and references, Understanding of Gardiner's planning needs, Cost of services, Availability
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Summary
The City of Gardiner is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to provide municipal planning services for a Comprehensive Plan update. The project includes plan development, data collection, public engagement, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Qualifications and experience
- Relevant past work and references
- Understanding of Gardiner's planning needs
- Cost of services
- Availability
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Draft and final Comprehensive Plan document
- Supporting maps
- Graphics
- Analysis
- Public engagement materials and summaries
- Implementation plan with clear action steps
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Cover letter
- Resume and/or firm qualifications
- Description of relevant experience
- Professional references
- Hourly rate and/or proposed fee structure
- Statement of availability
- Submit to
- City of Gardiner, 6 Church St., Gardiner, ME 04345
- Scope location
- Gardiner, Maine
- Reported agency
- City of Gardiner
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Newry?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 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: City of Gardiner, 6 Church St., Gardiner, ME 04345. For questions, contact Angelia Christopher.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Newry in ME, 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 RFP 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 Angelia Christopher at (207) 582-6892. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Draft and final Comprehensive Plan document, Supporting maps, Graphics, And analysis, Public engagement materials and summaries, Implementation plan with clear action steps. 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: "Qualifications and experience, Relevant past work and references, Understanding of Gardiner's planning needs, Cost of services, Availability" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Newry?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Newry are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Newry regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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, Resume and/or firm qualifications, Description of relevant experience, Professional references, Hourly rate and/or proposed fee structure, Statement of availability. Review the full document from Town of Newry for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gardiner, Maine. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.