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Minneapolis 2050 Comprehensive Plan Consulting Pool – On-Call Planning and Technical Services

The City of Minneapolis is seeking to establish a pool of qualified consulting firms to provide on-call professional planning and technical services supporting the Minneapolis 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis, Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED), Planning Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms and organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment of a consulting pool for on-call professional planning and related technical services (quantity: 1) - General planning and policy support, including research, report preparation, and best-practice analysis - Public space and urban design planning, including streetscape concepts, placemaking, and design guidelines - GIS, mapping, and technical analysis, including demographic analysis, build-out analysis, and map production compatible with City ESRI systems - Historic preservation planning, including resource surveys, context development, and regulatory compliance - Minneapolis 2050 Comprehensive Plan support, including: - Background research and policy analysis (trend analysis, benchmarking, technical reports) - Geospatial analysis and mapping (existing conditions, growth scenarios, equity mapping) - Community engagement support (engagement plans, online tools, coordination with organizations) - Economic, market, and housing studies (housing demand, redevelopment, fiscal impact analysis) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on equity, inclusive community engagement, and culturally responsive planning - Compliance with City procurement policies, including inclusive procurement and good faith efforts to subcontract with BIPOC-owned and woman-owned firms on larger projects - No guaranteed minimum work; consultants will be assigned work through individual work orders at the City's discretion - Electronic proposal submission via the City's eSupplier Portal

Description

The City of Minneapolis, Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED), Planning Division seeks to establish a pool of qualified consulting firms and organizations to provide on-call professional planning and related technical services. The selected consultants will operate under a three-year contract with work assigned through individual work orders at the City's discretion. The purpose is to supplement City staff capacity, provide specialized technical expertise, and support the creation of the Minneapolis 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. Selection to the consulting pool does not guarantee any minimum amount of work.

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