Ottawa County Port Clinton #317

Ottawa County, Ohio Seeks Consulting Services for Comprehensive Plan Update

Ottawa County, Ohio is seeking consulting services to update its 50-year-old Comprehensive Plan. - Government Buyer: - Ottawa County Regional Planning Commission (Ottawa County, Ohio) - Led by Director Mark Messa - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive planning consulting to develop a new, data-driven, community-engaged plan - Key focus areas: land use, housing (including workforce and seasonal housing), infrastructure, economic development, transportation, environmental stewardship, and tourism impacts - Deliverables include: public and stakeholder engagement, vision and goal setting, future land use and growth framework, housing and economic development strategies, infrastructure and transportation recommendations, environmental and agricultural considerations, and a detailed implementation plan - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in countywide comprehensive planning, rural and coastal community planning, and public engagement - GIS mapping and data analysis capabilities - Optional add-on services: zoning code audits, workforce housing feasibility analysis, economic development site readiness strategies - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Anticipated project duration: 12 to 18 months from notice to proceed through final plan adoption

Description

Ottawa County, Ohio is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms specializing in planning, engineering, economic development, community development, and public engagement to assist in preparing a new Comprehensive Plan. The existing plan has not been substantially updated in approximately 50 years, and the county has experienced significant changes in various sectors including land use, housing, infrastructure, and economic development. The selected consultant will lead a data-informed, community-driven planning process to produce a practical and implementable plan addressing growth, preservation, housing, infrastructure, transportation, environmental considerations, and public services. The project includes extensive public and stakeholder engagement and aims to create a roadmap for the county's development over the next 10 to 20 years.

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