Overview
The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission (the “Planning Commission”) provides long-range planning services for four local governments including: unincorporated Hillsborough County and the Cities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace. Planning Commission staff is in the process of updating the Future of Hillsborough: Comprehensive Plan for Unincorporated Hillsborough County Florida. It has been determined that additional research and assistance for the update of the Housing Element is needed. The Planning Commission is seeking proposals from qualified planning consultants regarding the unincorporated Hillsborough County Affordable Housing Density Bonus.
The deadline for electronic submittal of proposals is 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2021, to Jennifer Malone, AICP (malonej@plancom.org) and Mariann Abrahamsen, AICP (marianna@plancom.org). Proposals submitted after the stated closing date and time will not be accepted.
Service providers who have experience working with governmental projects in the Hillsborough County area, as well as women and minority-owned firms, are encouraged to respond. The Planning Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Below are the questions submitted by interested parties ahead of the February 12 deadline:
Q: Do resumes count toward the 20 page limit?
A: Resumes are required but do not count toward the 20 page limit.
Q: Does a cover page count toward the 20 page limit?
A: No, a cover page does not count toward the 20 page limit.
Timeline
February 3, 2021
Request for Proposal (RFP) Release Date
February 12, 2021 by 12:00pm (noon)
Electronic Submittal of Questions
February 19, 2021
Answers to Questions posted to RFP Webpage
March 3, 2021
Due Date
March 10, 2021
Interview Notification
March 15 & 16, 2021
It is recommended to note the above dates in case you are selected for an interview.
Interviews with Top Three Applicants
March 16, 2021
Planning Commission Staff Consultant Selection
Links
Request for Proposals
Approved Consultant Provider List
Request for Proposals
Affordable Housing Density Bonus
Scope of Services
Affordable Housing Density Bonus
Consultant or Service Provider
Contacts
Mariann Abrahamsen, AICP, Senior Planner
T: 813.836.7353
marianna@plancom.org
Jennifer Malone, AICP, Principal Planner
T: 813.582.7324
malonej@plancom.org