City of Millington Professional Planning Services RFP 2027-1
City of LowellCity · Lowell, AR- Due
- Apr 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jared Darby
The 30-second brief
The City of Millington is seeking proposals from qualified professional planning firms or multidisciplinary consultant teams to provide comprehensive planning and zoning services. This includes updating the Comprehensive Plan, rewriting the Zoning Ordinance, and developing an Interactive Zoning Ordinance Platform.
Draft and final Comprehensive Plan, Draft and final Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map, Executive summaries and presentation materials, Attendance and presentations at public hearings, Planning Commission meetings, And governing body meetings, Assistance responding to public and decision-maker comments through adoption, Interactive, Web-based zoning ordinance platform.
Qualifications and experience of firm/team - 30%, Project understanding, approach, and innovation (including interactive zoning platform) - 25%, Public engagement strategy - 15%, Project management and schedule - 10%, Cost/fee proposal - 20%
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Summary
The City of Millington is seeking proposals from qualified professional planning firms or multidisciplinary consultant teams to provide comprehensive planning and zoning services.
This includes updating the Comprehensive Plan, rewriting the Zoning Ordinance, and developing an Interactive Zoning Ordinance Platform.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Qualifications and experience of firm/team - 30%
- Project understanding
- Approach
- Innovation (including interactive zoning platform) - 25%
- Public engagement strategy - 15%
- Project management and schedule - 10%
- Cost/fee proposal - 20%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Draft and final Comprehensive Plan
- Draft and final Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map
- Executive summaries and presentation materials
- Attendance and presentations at public hearings
- Planning Commission meetings
- Governing body meetings
- Assistance responding to public and decision-maker comments through adoption
- Interactive
- Web-based zoning ordinance platform
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Cover letter and statement of interest
- Firm or team qualifications and relevant experience
- Resumes of key personnel
- Project understanding and proposed methodology
- Detailed work plan
- Schedule
- Milestones
- Proposed public engagement strategy
- Description of experience with interactive zoning ordinance or e-code platforms
- Fee proposal (not-to-exceed) by phase
- At least three references from similar projects
- Proof of professional liability insurance
- Any requested exceptions to the Municipality's standard professional services agreement
- Submit to
- City of Millington - City Hall, 7930 Nelson Rd, Millington, TN 38053
- Reported agency
- City of Millington
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Lowell?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 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 Millington - City Hall, 7930 Nelson Rd, Millington, TN 38053. For questions, contact Jared Darby.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Lowell in AR, 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 Jared Darby. 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, Draft and final Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map, Executive summaries and presentation materials, Attendance and presentations at public hearings, Planning Commission meetings, And governing body meetings, Assistance responding to public and decision-maker. 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 of firm/team - 30%, Project understanding, approach, and innovation (including interactive zoning platform) - 25%, Public engagement strategy - 15%, Project management an..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lowell?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Lowell are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lowell 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 and statement of interest, Firm or team qualifications and relevant experience, Resumes of key personnel, Project understanding and proposed methodology, Detailed work plan, schedule, and. Review the full document from City of Lowell for the complete list.