The Town of Apex Department of Community Development and Neighborhood Connections invites firms to submit qualifications for consulting services to undertake planning services focusing on land use, development form, housing affordability, economic development opportunities, design analysis and recommendations, as well as public participation and outreach efforts. The Town seeks to engage an urban design and/or planning team to provide specified multidisciplinary technical services for the area identified as the “Hughes Street Site.” The Town may award a contract or contracts to one or more firms based on the selected specialization, geographic area, and funding availability. The Town reserves the right to procure the services described in these solicitation documents from other firms at its sole discretion. A qualified team of design, planning, engineering, public engagement, and market analysis experts will be selected based on the proven excellence in preparing analyses that encompass the following scope of work elements: • Land use planning primarily for housing development; • Substantive community and stakeholder outreach and engagement including expertise in engaging non-English speaking populations; • Analysis of existing water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure; • Urban design and placemaking strategies; • Analysis of environmental conditions; • Analysis of existing transportation conditions and capacity; • Traffic engineering and modeling; and • Market analysis and development economics Town staff will take the responsibility for executing much of the public outreach strategy, including meeting logistics, social media promotion, etc. The Proposer’s team(s) will produce technical documents, memoranda, analysis, and plan graphics; final report text and recommendations; and will assist with leading key public meetings/charrettes and engagement design and facilitation. The Proposer team(s) must be able to deliver planning services working in collaboration with internal Town of Apex staff.
