When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $200,000.

It was issued by City Of Medina. The work is located in Medina, Minnesota, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Urban planning or community development consulting firm. Demonstrated experience preparing comprehensive plan updates. Expertise in inclusive, multi-format public engagement. Capability to analyze demographic, housing, employment, land use, market, parks, and trails data. Strong online engagement and public communications capabilities.

Comprehensive Plan Update Services (Due October 5, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Medina, Minnesota, United StatesPosted: September 12, 2026Deadline: October 5, 2026

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SUMMARY

A consultant is sought to lead an inclusive public engagement process and prepare an update to the comprehensive plan. Work includes developing an engagement strategy, hosting online resources, collaborating with stakeholders, and incorporating demographic, housing, land use, market, parks, and trails data.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified consultant team
Must provide a proposed Scope of Work including project management, community engagement, data collection, and plan preparation
Must coordinate with City engineering consultant for specific infrastructure chapters
Must host necessary online resources for engagement
Must provide all files in native formats
Must provide GIS-compatible maps and shapefiles
Must provide ADA-compliance documents
Must submit proposal as a single PDF under 25 MB
Must include a statement that the proposal is valid for at least 120 days following the submittal deadline

BUDGET

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$200,000

TIMELINE

September 3rd, 2026 – RFP Released

September 23rd, 2026 – Deadline for questions and addenda

October 5th, 2026 – Proposals Due

October 19th–23rd, 2026 – Interviews with finalists

November 4th, 2026 – Consultant Selection

November 19th, 2026 – Project Kick-Off

December 2026–December 2027 – Engagement, data analysis, draft chapters

January 2028 – Route draft Plan for adjacent community review

September 2028 – Submit Plan for Metropolitan Council review

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 23, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Medina

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DESCRIPTION

The selected consultant will provide comprehensive plan update services, leading an extensive, inclusive, and multi-format public engagement process. The consultant will collaborate closely with residents, community stakeholders, city staff, and the Comprehensive Plan steering committee to develop and draft the plan update.

The consultant will prepare a Community Engagement Plan outlining engagement methods, schedules, and target audiences. The scope also includes hosting necessary online resources and engagement activities to provide public access throughout the planning process.

The consultant will review demographic, housing, employment, land use, market, parks, and trails data and trends, incorporating relevant findings into the comprehensive plan.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $200,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Medina. The work is located in Medina, Minnesota, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Urban planning or community development consulting firm
Demonstrated experience preparing comprehensive plan updates
Expertise in inclusive, multi-format public engagement
Capability to analyze demographic, housing, employment, land use, market, parks, and trails data
Strong online engagement and public communications capabilities

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