The City of Justin, TX is requesting proposals from a qualified Consulting Firm to provide general planning services for the city. The City of Justin currently contracts with a consultant for planning services, including general services, a now-completed Comprehensive Plan, among other projects. The nature of services the city requires are general in nature, and will be best met by a firm with interdisciplinary capabilities and extensive knowledge of local planning practices within the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Professional Credentialing and Planning Services Required The firm selected is to have an extensive background in planning services, holding an AICP certification and a membership of good standing with the American Planning Association. The planning services under consideration in this Request for Qualifications involve (but are not limited to): Review and recommendations in Planning & Zoning and Board of Adjustment cases Attendance at any City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and/or Parks & Recreation Board meetings where planning activities are discussed (typically not more than 2 evenings per month) Municipal facility needs and location studies Updating and maintaining the Zoning Map, Future Land Use Plan, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, the Comprehensive Plan, the Park & Open Space Plan, and any other long-range planning documents Assessment of vehicular and pedestrian transportation needs Preparation of special planning studies, as needed Review of planning-related ordinances and regulations, particularly the Zoning Ordinance. Coordination with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and other regional entities relating to planning Review and provide input on zoning cases and platting applications Other services requested by City staff Proposal Requirements The Statement of Qualifications must address the following criteria: Name of firm, owner, address and telephone number. Personnel Qualifications. Identify the key planner who will serve in the position of City Planner; provide their resume and summarize their experience. Provide the same for other team members (if any) in the firm who may assist with the provision of services.
The City of Justin, TX is requesting proposals from a qualified Consulting Firm to provide general planning services for the city. The City of Justin currently contracts with a consultant for planning services, including general services, a now-completed Comprehensive Plan, among other projects. The nature of services the city requires are general in nature, and will be best met by a firm with interdisciplinary capabilities and extensive knowledge of local planning practices within the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Professional Credentialing and Planning Services Required The firm selected is to have an extensive background in planning services, holding an AICP certification and a membership of good standing with the American Planning Association. The planning services under consideration in this Request for Qualifications involve (but are not limited to): Review and recommendations in Planning & Zoning and Board of Adjustment cases Attendance at any City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and/or Parks & Recreation Board meetings where planning activities are discussed (typically not more than 2 evenings per month) Municipal facility needs and location studies Updating and maintaining the Zoning Map, Future Land Use Plan, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, the Comprehensive Plan, the Park & Open Space Plan, and any other long-range planning documents Assessment of vehicular and pedestrian transportation needs Preparation of special planning studies, as needed Review of planning-related ordinances and regulations, particularly the Zoning Ordinance. Coordination with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and other regional entities relating to planning Review and provide input on zoning cases and platting applications Other services requested by City staff Proposal Requirements The Statement of Qualifications must address the following criteria: Name of firm, owner, address and telephone number. Personnel Qualifications. Identify the key planner who will serve in the position of City Planner; provide their resume and summarize their experience. Provide the same for other team members (if any) in the firm who may assist with the provision of services.
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