City of Morganton - Creation of a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Zoning Map - 2025
City of MorgantonCity · Morganton, NC- Due
- Dec 23, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 19, 2025
- Primary contact
- Wendy Smith
- (828) 438-5270
The 30-second brief
The City of Morganton seeks a professional planning consultant firm or team to develop a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and associated Zoning Map, combining and updating existing Zoning, Vested Rights, Subdivision, Flood Damage Prevention, Watershed Protection, and Phase II Stormwater Ordinances. The project involves extensive community engagement, public meetings, focus groups, stakeholder interviews, comprehensive review and analysis of existing regulations, demographic and economic data analysis, and drafting a legally enforceable code complying with North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 160D. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on December 23, 2025, and must include a lump sum price and individual pricing for additional advisory committee meetings, printing, travel, and ordinance updates.
Copies of all reference data and preliminary study documents, Power point presentation of the new plan for promotional purposes, Summary brochure to be utilized for promotional purposes, Print ready copy of the draft and final plans in both MS Word and Adobe PDF, Electronic maps provided in ArcGIS format, Copies of all meeting presentation materials and meeting minutes, Host a website for the project, Update to City Ordinances Websites, Ten (10) printed copies of final plan, Meetings and presentations including project introduction, Monthly updates, Council workshop, Community wide meetings, Advisory committee meetings, And focus group meetings
Qualifications and relevant experience of Respondent providing the services, Specific plan or methodology proposed to be used to perform the services including public engagement and communications plan and compliance with state legislation, Fee and value of services
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Summary
The City of Morganton seeks a professional planning consultant firm or team to develop a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and associated Zoning Map, combining and updating existing Zoning, Vested Rights, Subdivision, Flood Damage Prevention, Watershed Protection, and Phase II Stormwater Ordinances.
The project involves extensive community engagement, public meetings, focus groups, stakeholder interviews, comprehensive review and analysis of existing regulations, demographic and economic data analysis, and drafting a legally enforceable code complying with North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 160D. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on December 23, 2025, and must include a lump sum price and individual pricing for additional advisory committee meetings, printing, travel, and ordinance updates.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Qualifications and relevant experience of Respondent providing the services, Specific plan or methodology proposed to be used to perform the services including public engagement and communications plan and compliance with state legislation, Fee and value of services
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Copies of all reference data and preliminary study documents, Power point presentation of the new plan for promotional purposes, Summary brochure to be utilized for promotional purposes, Print ready copy of the draft and final plans in both MS Word and Adobe PDF, Electronic maps provided in ArcGIS format, Copies of all meeting presentation materials and meeting minutes, Host a website for the project, Update to City Ordinances Websites, Ten (10) printed copies of final plan, Meetings and presentations including project introduction, Monthly updates, Council workshop, Community wide meetings, Advisory committee meetings, And focus group meetings
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Section C: Proposal Offer Form, resumes of all individuals the Respondent intends to engage
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Morganton, NC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Morganton?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 23, 2025. 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Wendy Smith.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Morganton 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 Wendy Smith at (828) 438-5270. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Copies of all reference data and preliminary study documents, Power point presentation of the new plan for promotional purposes, Summary brochure to be utilized for promotional purposes, Print ready copy of the draft and final plans in both MS Word and Adobe PDF, Electronic maps provided in ArcGIS f. 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 relevant experience of Respondent providing the services, Specific plan or methodology proposed to be used to perform the services including public engagement and communications pla..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Morganton?
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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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Section C: Proposal Offer Form, resumes of all individuals the Respondent intends to engage. Review the full document from City of Morganton for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Morganton, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.