Specifications include, but are not limited to: B1.1 General Requirements • Undertake a complete study and analysis of existing conditions and identify constraints, needs, strengths, and opportunities in the Town with focus on implementation strategies based on detailed the developed goals, objectives, policies, and actions in the Comprehensive Plan, in accordance with RIGL 45-22.2, the State Guide Plan, and standards set forth by the RI Division of Statewide Planning. The plan is required to comply with the RIGL Division of Statewide Planning requirements, and any other applicable state and local requirements. This shall include recommended zoning amendments that would support implementation. • Complete an initial summary assessment of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan identifying significant additions, deletions, and/or modifications that will be required in the update. This will include an internal meeting with Town staff, and potentially a meeting with the Town’s Planning Board. • Produce a project timetable identifying proposed completion dates for various chapters in the most expeditious and cost-effect order, embedding the Town’s other initiatives for synergy of efforts. • Utilize existing information, reports, and studies on file/provided by the Town to the maximum extent possible (i.e. Complete Streets Action Plan, Recreation Field Condition and Feasibility Report, etc.). • Regular meetings with Town staff and with the Town’s Planning Board, as part of their regular business meetings held the first Tuesday of each month. • Attend Town Council meetings on an as-needed basis, including a draft plan and final plan presentation before the Town Council (minimum of two Town Council meetings, approximately 30 minutes on agenda). • Prepare and execute all required mapping using ESRI ArcGIS software. • Ensure internal consistency of all plan elements and consistency with the State Guide Plan. • Incorporate comments of the draft plan from the Town Council, Planning Board, staff, and public into final submission of the plan. • Submit draft plan to the RI Division of Statewide Planning and incorporate all State comments into the final plan. • Embed components of the Climate Action Plan into all chapters of the Comprehensive Plan, as applicable. • Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles, such as language, recommendations, etc. throughout the Plan, where/when applicable. B1.2 Community Outreach and Engagement Program • Develop a community outreach and engagement strategy to gather input and feedback on analysis, alternatives and/or decisions: o Consultants are asked to propose a robust community outreach and engagement strategy that utilizes a mix of mediums, including meetings, surveys, and other creative engagement activities. o Community outreach and engagement efforts shall include collaboration among other consultants the Town is working with on other initiatives, including, but not limited to, the Housing Chapter and the Climate Action Plan.