Opportunity
Joplin Civicplus #2026-RFP-23
Joplin, MO Seeks Consulting for Comprehensive and Downtown Master Plans
Posted
May 26, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
2026-RFP-23
NAICS
541310, 541611
The City of Joplin, Missouri is seeking consulting services to develop both a Comprehensive Plan and a Downtown Master Plan to guide the city's growth and revitalization efforts. - Government Buyer: - City of Joplin, Missouri - Planning, Development and Neighborhood Services, Planning Department - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive Plan consulting services - Preparation of a 20-year vision and implementation strategy for city development, including land use, infrastructure, demographics, transportation, economic growth, environmental impacts, and community facilities - Downtown Master Plan consulting services - Strategies for economic development, land use, transportation, parking, streetscape, and infrastructure improvements for the Sunshine Lamp District and surrounding downtown areas - Notable Requirements: - Extensive public and stakeholder engagement - Coordination with city staff, committees, and community members - Experience in urban planning, downtown revitalization, and economic development - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a request for professional consulting services
Description
The City of Joplin is soliciting proposals from qualified planning, urban design, and/or economic development consulting firms to prepare a Comprehensive Plan and a Downtown Master Plan. The Comprehensive Plan will provide goals and objectives for future development and redevelopment over the next 20 years, covering land use, infrastructure, demographics, transportation, economic growth, environmental impacts, and recommendations. The Downtown Master Plan aims to develop strategies for future growth and improvements to the downtown area, envisioning a vibrant, mixed-use downtown as the economic, civic, and social heart of the community. The consultant will be responsible for managing the project, engaging stakeholders, and coordinating with City staff and committees throughout the process.