Proposal Issue Date
05-04-2025
Proposal Due Date
15-06-2025
Location
410 Academy St, Cambridge, MD, USA
Budget
$350,000
Description
The City of Cambridge is seeking proposals from qualified planning consultants for a full update of its Comprehensive Plan. The goal is to address growth, housing, parks, economic development, and climate resilience.
Recent Updates
Evaluation Committee Review
The committee is currently reviewing the submitted proposals, with the review process scheduled to conclude by February 20, 2025.
Key Expertise
Urban Planners, Environmental Consultants, GIS Specialists
Tags
Bridge Design
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
Comprehensive Planning, Land Use Planning, GIS Analysis, Public Engagement, Climate Adaptation
Scope of Work, Tasks, and Project Deliverables
The RFP should include the following work tasks:
Review existing comprehensive plan, Conduct demographic and land use analysis, Public engagement and outreach, Develop draft plan documents, Prepare updated city maps and graphics, Identify growth areas and policies, Incorporate climate adaptation strategies, Coordinate with city departments, Final plan preparation and presentation
Schedule
TASKS
COMPLETION DATE
Release Date
05-04-2025
Proposal Due
15-06-2025
Short-Listed Candidates Notified
February 21, 2025
Oral Interviews for Short Listed Consultants
February 28, 2025
Consultant Selection and Notice of Intent
March 3, 2025
Negotiate & Execute Contract
March 13 - April 1, 2025
Proposal Submittal
Interested consultants must submit a digital copy of the proposal to the Project Manager as follows:
Proposals must be received electronically via the city’s bid portal by 4:00 PM EST, June 15, 2025.
Proposal Requirement
Proposals shall be limited to 70 one-sided pages (8.5 inches x 11 inches). All proposals should be focused on the defined content. Proposals shall be provided in PDF format.

Proposals to the RFP should include the following sections:
Executive summary, Firm qualifications, Relevant experience, Work plan and timeline, Key personnel resumes, Budget and fee schedule, Three references, Certifications
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