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The City of Elizabethtown, KY is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants or firms to provide professional planning, design, public meeting facilitation, and plan writing services for preparation of a comprehensive Downtown Master Plan. The Downtown Master Plan is intended to be a comprehensive guide for the future of the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Special emphasis will be placed on land use recommendations, and design standards for sites, buildings, and streetscapes. Inquiries about the Request for Proposal (RFP) should be directed to: Joe Reverman, AICP Planning & Development Department 200 West Dixie Avenue Elizabethtown, KY 42701 joe.reverman@elizabethtownky.gov (270) 982-3264. The last day for questions to the City is January 24, 2025 Scope of Work The project will involve the development of a comprehensive planning document intended to guide development and projects over the next 5, 10, or 20 years. The consultant will be expected to conduct research and analysis, facilitate public engagement, and write/develop the plan. The full scope of the plan will be developed throughout the process, but is expected to include the following elements at a minimum: o Evaluation of existing physical, market, and demographic conditions. o Analysis of future demographic and market conditions. o Land use recommendations. o Recommendations for site and building design standards. o Streetscape design recommendations; Signage, Lighting, Landscaping, Sidewalks, etc. o Identifying opportunities to improve public space and add green space for use by residents and visitors. o Parking strategies. o Updates to historic preservation guidelines and consideration of expanding the district and/or incorporation of individual landmarks. o The submittal should contain any other elements recommended by the consultant. The downtown area of Elizabethtown is not precisely delineated, and the scope of the boundaries are expected to be evaluated throughout development of the plan. Meeting with consultants: Week of February 10, 2025 Contract award by City Council: March 3, 2025 1. Proposals in response to this RFP will be valid for ninety (90) days from final submittal date. The City reserves the right to ask for an extension of time if needed. 2. The City reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted. 3. The City is not responsible for any costs incurred by the consultant in the preparation of the proposal including, but not limited to, expenses associated with the preparation of the proposal, attendance at interviews, or preparation of any future contract documents. 4. This RFP is only a solicitation for information. The City is not obligated for any part of the project described. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted, to waive any irregularity in a proposal, and to accept or reject any item or combination of items, when to do so would be to the advantage of the City. The City also has the right to reject any proposal that does not contain all elements and requested information. The City will not be held liable for any losses by any firms throughout this process. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.