The City is seeking a consultant team to assist in developing land use and development codes, as well as construction standards and specifications that are user-friendly and easy to understand, while streamlining the zoning entitlements process and preserving the City’s character. The code updates should be delivered in an editable and consolidated, user-friendly format, with tables and illustrative graphics that clearly communicate the standards and regulations. The firm commits to participation by high-level professionals to ensure that all products are well-written, technically accurate, and comply with the Revised Code of Washington and the Code of Federal Regulations. Primary Work Product Responsive proposals will describe the approach, process, and costs to: • Review Blaine's existing land use codes and work collaboratively with Blaine staff to amend our current codes to comply with the intent of this RFP, or • Prepare a new comprehensive land use and development code and Zoning Map; • Plan and conduct associated public outreach and involvement activities to include multiple presentations to the Blaine Planning Commission and Blaine City Council as requested; and • Prepare necessary environmental review and compliance in accordance with SEPA. • Review Blaine’s draft Standards and Specifications, assist staff with review and finalization of the draft, review the Standards and Specifications for unnecessary requirements, and make recommendations to staff for amendments to the document that make the document easily understood, support best construction practices, and remove unnecessary burdens on development.
