Opportunity
Morgantown Civicplus #Request for Proposal Concurrent Rewrite of the Zoning and SALDO Ordinances for the City of Morgantown, WV
Consulting Services for Rewrite of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances for City of Morgantown
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 Development Services Department is seeking a qualified consultant 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: - Professional consulting services for a concurrent rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance and SALDO - Includes code assessment, drafting new zoning districts, maps, and standards - Emphasis on equitable growth, increased density, and context-sensitive design - Community engagement, public presentations, and support through ordinance adoption and staff training - Alignment with the City's 2023 Comprehensive Plan (Morgantown 2033) and West Virginia’s Land Use Planning Code Chapter 8A - Requirements: - Consultant must have experience with similar Rust Belt communities or university towns - Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks - Track record of creative, practical planning solutions and innovative community engagement - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are named; the procurement is for professional services only
Description
The City of Morgantown, West Virginia is seeking a qualified consultant for a concurrent rewrite of the City of Morgantown’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) to support the objectives and principles in the City’s 2023 comprehensive plan update, Morgantown 2033. The project aims to address local challenges and opportunities 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 knowledge of similar communities and regulatory frameworks, and experience in community engagement to garner consensus for the updates.