The vendor required to provide comprehensive planning— needs and opportunities, community goals and vision, future land use, economic development, housing, transportation, environment, sustainability and resiliency, broadband, a five-year community work program, and a report of accomplishments—plus arts, culture, and placemaking.
- Project management and coordination
1. Project manager identification
• Identify the individual who will serve as the project manager, including their qualifications, relevant experience, and specific role in overseeing all aspects of the project.
• The project manager will serve as the primary point of contact for the city and ensure coordination among all team members and subconsultants.
2. Team structure and responsibilities
• Provide an organizational chart showing the structure of the project team, including subconsultants.
• Clearly describe the roles, responsibilities, and areas of expertise of each team member.
• Indicate the percentage of time key personnel will be dedicated to this project.
3. Coordination and collaboration procedures
• The consultant’s proposed collaboration protocols, including internal coordination, communication with city staff, and methods of sharing information and documents (e.g., shared platforms, and project management tools).
• The team will ensure consistency and quality control across all project components and deliverables.
4. Project team meeting (PTM) and reporting cadence
• Propose a meeting schedule and communication plan that includes coordination meetings with city staff, public engagement coordination sessions, and status updates.
• Indicate the anticipated frequency of meetings (e.g., weekly, biweekly, other) and types of reports or status summaries to be provided.
5. Schedule and workflow management
• explain how the consultant will manage the overall project schedule, milestones, and deadlines, including strategies for addressing unforeseen challenges.
- Data collection and review of existing plans
1. Project initiation and data collection
• Meet with city staff to confirm datasets, sources, and geographic boundaries.
• Develop a data-acquisition plan, identifying primary and secondary data sources.
• Collect existing GIS layers, reports, and studies related to land use, transportation, housing, environmental resources, and infrastructure.
2. Review existing city plans
• Plans are generally available at the following link: sandyspringsga.gov/plans-and-studies.
- Demographics and existing conditions
1. Demographic and socioeconomic analysis “sandy springs today”
• Analyze population trends, age distribution, racial and ethnic composition, language and english proficiency, household types and tenure, educational attainment, employment, income distribution, and commuting patterns.
• Evaluate growth projections and demographic shifts that may influence future needs.
• Identify vulnerable populations and equity considerations.
2. Mapping and visualization
• Produce high-quality, GIS-based maps illustrating key datasets.
• Create thematic maps for demographics, land use, housing, economic, environmental, and infrastructure indicators.
• Provide spatial analysis to identify patterns, trends, and areas of concern.
- Comprehensive plan naming and branding
1. Name to be chosen through the city’s review and approval process
• Propose three to four distinct, and culturally resonant naming options for the comprehensive plan process.
• Ensure the name options are clear, memorable, and easy to pronounce.
• Inclusive and reflective of community identity, not offensive or vulgar in any way.
• Suitable for digital and print applications
2. Logo and visual identity
• Primary logo and watermark for chosen name with cohesive color palette, typography, graphic elements, patterns and icons, all adaptable for social media, print, web, and large format use.
3. Messaging framework
• Develop a tagline and short narrative that communicates the purpose, vision, and inclusiveness of the comprehensive plan process.
• Provide key message points for use by city staff, consultants, and stakeholders.
4. Brand application design template
• Social media posts
• Event flyers
• Presentation slides
• Informational handouts
• Pop-up event signage and banners
- Comprehensive plan components and elements
• Summary of demographics “sandy springs today”
• Needs, issues and opportunities
• Community goals and vision
• Land use and community character
• Economic development
• Housing
• Transportation
• Environment, sustainability and resiliency
• Broadband
• Small area plans consolidated summary
• Capital improvements element (CIE)
• Community work program (CWP).
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: January 5, 2026
