When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $200,000.

It was issued by City Of Columbus. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Urban planning and transportation consulting firm. Experience developing growth management and thoroughfare plans. Expertise in multimodal transportation, traffic analysis, and travel demand modeling. Capability to assess roadway, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit infrastructure. Experience with zoning, connectivity policies, capital improvement programs, and public-sector planning. Strong GIS and transportation mapping capabilities. Familiarity with phased infrastructure planning and community impact assessment.

Growth Management Plan Development Service (Due September 16, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Columbus, Ohio, United StatesPosted: August 20, 2026Deadline: September 16, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Columbus, Ohio seeks professional services to develop a growth management and transportation plan for its southeastern area. The project includes mobility infrastructure assessment, multimodal network recommendations, phased roadway planning, traffic analysis, funding strategies, zoning review, and connectivity policies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be prequalified in all required ODOT work types: Basic Traffic Signal Design, Traffic Signal System Design, ITS Design and Operations, Limited Lighting Design, and Complex Lighting Design
Must be a registered vendor with the City of Columbus
Must be contract compliant with the City of Columbus
Must have a valid contract compliance certification number
Must submit proposal electronically via Bonfire
Proposal must not exceed 15 pages
Must provide organizational chart and resumes of key team members
Must provide proof of insurance with the City of Columbus named as additional insured

BUDGET

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$200,000

TIMELINE

Deadline for question submittal: September 4th, 2026

RFP Due: September 16th, 2026

Consultant Selected: September 2026

Scope meeting: October 15th, 2026

City Council Legislation: November 2026

Notice to Proceed date: December 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 4, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

City Of Columbus

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a vendor to develop a growth management plan for the southeastern portion of its jurisdiction. The study will use the recently adopted growth strategy, existing land uses, utilities, and proposed development activity to establish recommendations for a connected roadway network and multimodal transportation system capable of accommodating anticipated growth.

The work will include an inventory and assessment of transportation and mobility infrastructure, including public roads, rights-of-way, cross sections, street classifications, pavement types and conditions, roadway connections and limitations, intersection controls, lane configurations, and pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities. The selected vendor will also prepare maps or diagrams illustrating proposed roadways, thoroughfares, bike paths, and bus routes, with emphasis on improving east-west connections, discouraging lane widening as the primary response to increased traffic, encouraging roundabouts, and establishing a phased construction sequence.

The resulting report will document relevant statistics and data supporting decision-making, including average daily traffic and travel demand modeling. It will also address funding strategies, a capital improvements program, potential impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and streets, zoning strengths and weaknesses related to the plan goals, and connectivity policies requiring cross-connections in new street systems and incremental construction of key thoroughfares through private development.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $200,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Columbus. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Urban planning and transportation consulting firm
Experience developing growth management and thoroughfare plans
Expertise in multimodal transportation, traffic analysis, and travel demand modeling
Capability to assess roadway, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit infrastructure
Experience with zoning, connectivity policies, capital improvement programs, and public-sector planning
Strong GIS and transportation mapping capabilities
Familiarity with phased infrastructure planning and community impact assessment

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