Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Building and Zoning Services (BZS) to enter into a professional services contract with Lisa Wise Consulting (LWC), Inc., in an amount of up to $1,849,637.00 for the Zoning Code and Map Update project for an initial 24-month period. Because the project is expected to extend beyond two years, the contract will include two optional twelve-month extensions, subject to Council reauthorization and additional funding allocation.
This effort is necessary to act on the findings of an independent analysis which determined that the City’s Zoning Code does not support our community’s shared aspiration to be an equitable, thriving city. An updated Zoning Code is an important tool in proactively managing growth. Recognizing that collaborative action will be critical in this effort, a companion piece of legislation authorizes the BZS director to enter into contract with RAMA Consulting to assist in communication and engagement during the update process.
The Department of Finance, Purchasing Office solicited Requests for Proposals on behalf of the Department of Building and Zoning Services for the Zoning Code and Map Update contract. The project was formally advertised on the Bonfire portal from December 14, 2021 to January 26, 2022. The RFP was shared with respondents to the earlier Zoning Code Assessment RFP and advertised through the state and national websites of the American Planning Association. A submission was received from Lisa Wise Consulting (LWC), the firm which undertook the earlier Zoning Code Assessment work. The evaluation committee, including representatives from the Building and Zoning Services, Development and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion assessed the proposal and determined that it was highly responsive. The Building and Zoning Services Director subsequently authorized contract negotiations between the City and LWC, which were successful. Emergency action is requested for this leg...
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