City of Kinston Design Standards Update RFP 2026
City of KinstonCity · Kinston, NC- Due
- Mar 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jordan Kearney
- (252) 939-4021
The 30-second brief
The City of Kinston is seeking professional services to update and refine its Design Standards. This project is funded by a federal Historic Preservation Fund grant and aims to create a user-friendly document that supplements the City's Unified Development Ordinance. The scope includes reviewing existing standards, researching best practices, developing new content, and engaging the public. The final product will be illustrated and align with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
PDF file and WORD document of updated Design Standards, Including illustrations, Drawings, And photographs; agendas for and lead discussions during review meetings.
Qualifications, experience, and past performance of the Consultant in delivering comparable services; References with contact information for comparable services; Understanding of project requirements, expectations, and scope; Proposed approach to completing scope of work defined; Proposed schedule required to complete the project and ability to complete the project on time and within the established budget.
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Summary
The City of Kinston is seeking professional services to update and refine its Design Standards.
This project is funded by a federal Historic Preservation Fund grant and aims to create a user-friendly document that supplements the City's Unified Development Ordinance. The scope includes reviewing existing standards, researching best practices, developing new content, and engaging the public. The final product will be illustrated and align with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Qualifications, experience, and past performance of the Consultant in delivering comparable services
- References with contact information for comparable services
- Understanding of project requirements, expectations, and scope
- Proposed approach to completing scope of work defined
- Proposed schedule required to complete the project and ability to complete the project on time and within the established budget
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- PDF file and WORD document of updated Design Standards
- Including illustrations
- Drawings
- Photographs; agendas for and lead discussions during review meetings
- Scope location
- Kinston
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Kinston?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. For questions, contact Jordan Kearney.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Kinston in NC, 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 Jordan Kearney at (252) 939-4021. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: PDF file and WORD document of updated Design Standards, Including illustrations, Drawings, And photographs; agendas for and lead discussions during review meetings.. 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, experience, and past performance of the Consultant in delivering comparable services; References with contact information for comparable services; Understanding of project requirements..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Kinston?
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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. Review the full document from City of Kinston for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kinston. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.