When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 13, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Odessa. The work is located in Odessa, Missouri, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Urban planning or land use consulting firm with Unified Development Code expertise. Experience updating municipal zoning and development regulations. Strong knowledge of planning law and legally defensible code drafting. Capability to lead public engagement with officials, staff, developers, and residents. Ability to produce zoning maps, graphics, tables, and process flowcharts. Prior work with small to mid-sized local governments in the United States.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Odessa, Missouri, United StatesPosted: July 16th, 2026Deadline: August 13th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Odessa, Missouri is seeking a planning consultant to prepare a modernized, legally defensible Unified Development Code. The project includes stakeholder engagement and supporting materials such as maps, graphics, and potential zoning map updates.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified planning consultant
Must provide a detailed approach to developing a unified development code
Must provide a robust community and stakeholder engagement program
Must demonstrate professional registrations and certifications applicable to the services (e.g., AICP, PE, PLA, or legal qualifications)
Must provide E-Verify documentation
Must provide a liability insurance certificate
Must maintain Professional Errors and Omissions Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000
Must comply with Missouri Immigration Law requirements
Must certify non-discrimination against Israel (if applicable)

TIMELINE

Bids must be received by August 13th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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City Of Odessa

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Odessa, Missouri is seeking professional services to develop a Unified Development Code (UDC). The selected consultant will prepare a code that consolidates, updates, and modernizes the city's development regulations into a single, user-friendly document.

The UDC is expected to be organized, practical, and legally defensible, while providing a clear and consistent framework for future growth and development. The scope includes supporting public engagement through meetings with city staff, the planning and zoning commission, elected officials, the development community, property owners, and the public.

The consultant will also prepare maps, graphics, tables, flowcharts, and other illustrations needed to improve the usability of the code. This may include recommendations for updates to the city's official zoning map, if necessary.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 13, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Odessa. The work is located in Odessa, Missouri, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Urban planning or land use consulting firm with Unified Development Code expertise
Experience updating municipal zoning and development regulations
Strong knowledge of planning law and legally defensible code drafting
Capability to lead public engagement with officials, staff, developers, and residents
Ability to produce zoning maps, graphics, tables, and process flowcharts
Prior work with small to mid-sized local governments in the United States

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