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City Of Cambridge, Maryland

City-Wide Form-Based Cambridge Development Code

Due
Dec 1, 2026
Questions due
Nov 4, 2026
Budget
$150,000 – $500,000
Estimate
Location
  • Cambridge, Maryland, United States
Posted
Oct 28, 2026
Category
Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

SUMMARY

The City of Cambridge, Maryland is seeking an accomplished, professional planning firm to draft a new, city-wide, transect-oriented, form-based development code to replace the existing Unified Development Code.
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DESCRIPTION

The City of Cambridge, Maryland is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a professional planning firm to draft a new, city-wide, transect-oriented, form-based development code. The new code will implement the recently completed Inspire Cambridge Comprehensive Plan and promote New Urbanism principles, including walkable urbanism, mixed-use housing, and accessible public spaces. The project involves creating a new code to replace the 2014 Unified Development Code, incorporating transect zones, and addressing various regulatory components such as building form, civic spaces, street standards, and stormwater management. The selected firm will work with City staff and a steering committee to develop the code, which will be subject to public review and City Council approval.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Primary consulting firm must have members intimately familiar with Maryland state and local laws regarding form-based code creation
  • Must provide a breakdown of individual costs and anticipated overall costs
  • Must provide one or more sample code documents demonstrating experience with form-based codes
  • Must provide résumés for key staff members from primary and sub-consulting firms
  • Must furnish tax compliance form and certificate of Workmen's Compensation Insurance prior to contract execution
  • Must maintain Comprehensive Public Liability or General Liability Insurance with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence

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TIMELINE

Release of RFQ: October 28th, 2026

Questions due: November 4th, 2026

Answers posted: November 10th, 2026

Submission deadline: December 1st, 2026

Selection committee review: December 1st, 2026 – December 16th, 2026

Winner announcement: December 16th, 2026

Contract negotiations: December 17th, 2026 – January 4th, 2027

City Council presentation: January 11th, 2027

Issuing Agency

City Of Cambridge, Maryland

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due December 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 4, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City Of Cambridge, Maryland. The work is located in Cambridge, Maryland, United States.

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