Opportunity
West Virginia Morgantown Civic Plus #Request for Proposal Concurrent Rewrite of the Zoning and SALDO Ordinances for the City of Morgantown, WV
Consulting Services for Rewrite of Zoning Ordinance and SALDO for City of Morgantown, WV
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
Request for Proposal Concurrent Rewrite of the Zoning and SALDO Ordinances for the City of Morgantown, WV
NAICS
541620
The City of Morgantown, West Virginia, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to lead a comprehensive rewrite of its Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). - Government Buyer: - City of Morgantown, Development Services Department - Scope of Work: - Concurrent rewrite of Zoning Ordinance and SALDO to align with the Morgantown 2033 Comprehensive Plan - Development of new zoning districts, maps, and standards to support equitable growth, increased density, and context-sensitive design - Facilitation of community engagement and internal work sessions - Delivery of final ordinances, maps, reports, and staff training - Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in regulatory frameworks and land use planning - Familiarity with West Virginia Land Use Planning Code Chapter 8A - Experience with Rust Belt communities and university towns - Ability to implement innovative community engagement strategies - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced; the procurement is for professional planning and consulting services - Opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms with relevant experience
Description
The City of Morgantown, West Virginia is seeking a qualified consultant for a concurrent rewrite of the City's Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) to support the objectives of the 2023 comprehensive plan update, Morgantown 2033. The project aims to address local challenges related to land development constraints and the local economy, focusing on strategic growth through infill and redevelopment along major commercial corridors. The consultant must have experience with similar communities and demonstrate creativity and practicality in planning solutions, including community engagement strategies to build consensus for the updates.