2050 Comprehensive and Downtown Master Plan

Location:	Iowa
Posted:	Sep 23, 2025
Due:	Nov 3, 2025
Agency:	City of Council Bluffs
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	2025 - 67
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Bid Information

Type	Request for Proposal
Status	Issued
Number	2025 - 67 (2050 Comprehensive and Downtown Master Plan)
Issue Date & Time	9/23/2025 02:30:10 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time	11/3/2025 04:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date	10/10/2025 04:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes	The City of Council Bluffs is seeking proposals from experienced and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary firms to assist with creating a new and integrated City of Council Bluffs Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan. The combined plan will define the community’s visions, goals, and strategies for land use/zoning, economic development, transportation, and infrastructure decisions, as well as, future public and private investments within the City’s downtown, incorporated limits, and two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. A robust, creative, and inclusive community engagement process is essential to the planning and successful adoption of the integrated plans. 2050 Comprehensive Plan - The final scope of work for the new Council Bluffs Comprehensive Plan will be negotiated with the selected consultant. The anticipated scope of work can be found on pages 2 - 3 of the attached RFP. 2050 Downtown Master Plan - The final scope of work for the new Downtown Master Plan will be negotiated with the selected consultant. The anticipated scope of work can be found on pages 4 - 8 of the attached RFP. Additional details: Download and read all attachments thoroughly. Proposals should include the information outlined in the Submittal Requirements, presented in a clear, comprehensive, and concise manner to illustrate a consultant’s capabilities and technical approach to the work. View the Requested Attachments in IonWave for a list of information to be submitted for consideration. Please refer to the Evaluation Criteria and Consultant Selection Process for a detailed explanation of the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated. The list of relevant plans and documents is available for reference on the City of Council Bluffs website at https://www.councilbluffs-ia.gov/2620 Inquiries, Questions and Deadlines All inquiries/questions regarding this RFP must be directed via the electronic submission system (IonWave) at https://cbiabids.ionwave.net/ . Any changes or additions to the RFP information will be sent to via IonWave. Any other contact in reference to this RFP prior to the time of an award decision will not be addressed. RFP Issued: September 23, 2025 Q&A Ends: October 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) Answers Posted: No later than October 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) RFP Due: November 3, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. (CST) Any questions received via email, phone, in person, or after that deadline will not be addressed by any City personnel. Answers to questions received prior to the deadline will be posted on IonWave. Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted. The City will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the proposals or any delivery delays. All proposal responses must be submitted through the City’s bidding platform IonWave. https://cbiabids.ionwave.net/Login.aspx . Each respondent is responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure their submission is received and complete by 4:00 p.m. on November 3, 2025. Incomplete submissions are automatically rejected. The City is not responsible for technical difficulties and will not allow late submissions due to the same. Any bid submitted after the deadline will be automatically rejected.