Consultant Services: Composition & Development Of a Land Development Code
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 358-2026-028 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Solicitation Number: | 358-2026-028 |
| Project Title: | Consultant Services: Composition & Development Of a Land Development Code |
| Description: | Rowan County is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants or firms to assist in the composition of a land development code that integrates and modernizes all current land use regulations in the County’s planning jurisdiction. |
| Opening Date: | 4/23/2026 11:00 AM |
| Posted Date: | 3/27/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | COUNTY OF ROWAN |
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Solicitation Number
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358-2026-028
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Department
COUNTY OF ROWAN
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Open
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Opening Date
2026-04-23T11:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-03-26T22:19:22.0000000Z
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Primary Commodity Code
Business administration services
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Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
2026-04-02T04:00:00.0000000Z
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Special Instructions
https://www.rowancountync.gov/677/Current-Bids-or-Request-for-Proposals-RF
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Solicitation Type
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Select RFP IFB RFI
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Owner
Jody Farrow-Bennett
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Description
Rowan County is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants or firms to assist in the composition of a land development code that integrates and modernizes all current land use regulations in the County’s planning jurisdiction.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR
ROWAN COUNTY
Consultant Services: Composition & Development
Of a Land Development Code
# 2026-028
ROWAN COUNTY
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
704-216-8178
jody.farrow-bennett@rowancountync.gov
Date Issued: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Date Due: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Administered By: Jody Farrow-Bennett, Purchasing Director
Rowan County#2026-028
Date Due: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Request for Proposals
Land Development Ordinance
NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Composition of a Land Development Code
Rowan County is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants or firms to assist in the composition of a land
development code that integrates and modernizes all current land use regulations in the County’s planning jurisdiction.
All proposals submitted must meet or exceed the time frame and the product/service specifications as outlined in this
Request for Proposals (RFP).
Proposals for composition of the Rowan County Land Development Code will be accepted until Thursday, April 23,
2026, at 11:00 AM ET at the Rowan County Purchasing Department, 130 West Innes Street, Suite 31, Salisbury, North
Carolina 28144. Request documents may be obtained from the County website at:
https://www.rowancountync.gov/675/Purchasing
Submission of any proposal signifies the Contractor’s agreement that their proposal and the content thereof, are valid
for ninety (90) calendar days following the submission deadline and will become part of the contract that is negotiated
between Rowan County and the successful Contractor. All prices submitted with the proposal shall remain in effect for
the ninety (90) day period.
Insurance and Bond requirements are listed in the document; Insurance, Performance Bonds & Payment Bonds will be
required only from the awarded respondent before entering into contract with Rowan County.
Once the RFP is public all questions related to the RFP shall be directed to the Purchasing Director. Any contact related
to the RFP with County Staff and/or Board of Commissioners will be prohibited and cause for rejection.
Rowan County reserves the right to award and/or reject any and/or all proposals and waive any technicalities or
irregularities. For complete details, consult the RFP.
This is the 26th day of March 2026.
Rowan County
By: Jody Farrow-Bennett
Rowan County Director of Purchasing & Contract Administration
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Rowan County#2026-028
Date Due: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Contents
Request for Proposals
Land Development Ordinance
1. Section 1: Introduction & General Instructions .................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Intent of Request for Proposals .................................................................................................. 4
1.2. Additional Resources.................................................................................................................. 4
1.3. Important Dates ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.4. Pre-Bid Meeting ......................................................................................................................... 5
2. Section 2: Proposal Submission ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. Submission of Proposals ............................................................................................................. 5
2.2. Request for Clarification ............................................................................................................. 5
2.3. Errors and Omissions.................................................................................................................. 6
2.4. Signed Proposal Considered an Offer.......................................................................................... 6
2.5. Insurance Coverage .................................................................................................................... 6
2.5. ADA Compliance......................................................................................................................... 7
2.6. Conflict of Interest...................................................................................................................... 7
3. Section 3: Evaluation of Proposals ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.1. Evaluation Criteria...................................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Pricing ........................................................................................................................................ 7
3.3. Final Selection ............................................................................................................................ 8
4. Section 4: Agreement & General Conditions ........................................................................................................ 8
4.1. Timeline to Execute Contract...................................................................................................... 8
4.2. Availability of Funds ................................................................................................................... 8
4.3. Non-Discrimination .................................................................................................................... 8
4.4. Collusive Bidding ........................................................................................................................ 8
4.3. General Indemnity...................................................................................................................... 8
4.4. Assignment ................................................................................................................................ 9
4.5. References ................................................................................................................................. 9
4.6. Termination................................................................................................................................ 9
5. Section 5: Scope of Work....................................................................................................................................10
5.1. Submittal Requirements ............................................................................................................10
5.2. Expectations..............................................................................................................................11
5.3. Anticipated Process ...................................................................................................................11
5.4. Code Composition .....................................................................................................................11
5.5. Project Deliverables...................................................................................................................11
6. Section 6: Respondent Information Sheet...........................................................................................................12
7. Section 7: Proposal Response Form ....................................................................................................................13
7.1. Contractor Information .............................................................................................................13
7.2. Fixed Cost:.................................................................................................................................13
7.3. Signature...................................................................................................................................13
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Rowan County#2026-028
Request for Proposals
Date Due: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Land Development Ordinance
1. Section 1: Introduction & General Instructions
1.1. Intent of Request for Proposals
The purpose and intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified consultants or
firms to recommend and provide suggested updates that modernize the County’s current zoning, subdivision,
historic landmarks, flood damage prevention, addressing, manufactured home storage, and minimum housing
ordinances into a consolidated Land Development Code. The resulting code document is expected to
incorporate best practices in land use planning; be consistent with current North Carolina General Statutes;
utilize graphics and images to effectively convey standards and regulations; and, be arranged in a user-friendly
manner that favors a streamlined process of administration, permitting, enforcement and board consideration
for legislative and quasi-judicial matters.
The following documents constitute this Request for Proposals:
a. This Document
b. Section 5: Scope of Work
c. Section 6: Respondent Information Sheet
d. Section 7: Proposal Response Form (Signed)
e. All Backup Documentation requested in Section 5.1
1.2. Additional Resources
All applicable ordinances proposed for integration into the Land Development Code may be obtained at
https://library.municode.com/nc/rowan_county/codes/code_of_ordinances. The County’s 2025 Land Use Plan
is available at https://www.rowancountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/55055/Rowan-County-Land-Use-Plan-
Adopted-1212025-PDF .For reference, a generalized “status” of each ordinances is provided below:
Chapter
7 Article V
9
9.5
14.5
19.5
21
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Ordinance
Minimum Housing Standards
Flood Damage Prevention
Historic Landmarks Ordinance
Manufactured Home Storage
Road Name, Road Sign and Address
Display
Zoning Ordinance
Subdivision Ordinance
Status
No updates since 1994 adoption
Deemed statutorily compliant; last amendment of
6.21.21
Deemed statutorily compliant; last amendment of
6.21.21
No substantive revisions or updates since 2006
Amended March 2022
Piecemeal amendments since adoption in 1998
Deemed statutorily compliant w/ NCGS 160D
Suggested 2025 Land Use Plan policies have not been
incorporated
Piecemeal amendments since adoption in 1994
Deemed statutorily compliant w/ NCGS 160D
Suggested 2025 Land Use Plan policies have not been
incorporated
1.3. Important Dates
1.3.1. Issue Date:
1.3.2. Pre-Proposal Meeting Date:
1.3.3. Deadline for written questions:
1.3.4. Deadline for Submitting Proposals:
1.3.5. Anticipated Award Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET
Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET
BOC Meeting in May
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Rowan County#2026-028
Request for Proposals
Date Due: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Land Development Ordinance
1.4. Pre-Bid Meeting
There will be an optional pre-bid meeting for this project. Respondents interested in submitting a proposal are
strongly encouraged to visit the sites and attend the pre-bid meeting at the date and time listed above. The
meeting will be held at the Rowan County Planning Department, 402 N. Main Street, Room 204, Salisbury, NC
28144.
Questions regarding the specifications or bid documents should be directed to Jody Farrow-Bennett, Rowan
County Purchasing Director. A company representative is encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting in order to
submit a responsive proposal.
2. Section 2: Proposal Submission
2.1. Submission of Proposals
Proposals must be submitted using the Proposal Response Form included with the specifications and enclosed
in a sealed envelope. Each respondent must provide BOTH:
• Three (3) signed hard copies of the complete proposal
&
• One (1) electronic copy in PDF format, created using software such as Adobe, CutePDF, or PDF Writer, to
ensure compliance with ADA public information standards.
Delivery Instructions:
• Paper submissions (mail or hand-delivery):
Rowan County Purchasing Department
Attn: Jody Farrow-Bennett, Purchasing Director
130 West Innes Street, Suite 31
Salisbury, NC 28144
• Electronic submissions:
jody.farrow-bennett@rowancountync.gov
The package shall be sealed and plainly marked “RFP 2026-028 Consultant Services for Composition of a Land
Development Code.”
Respondents MUST submit one original sealed proposal.
No responsibility shall be attached to Rowan County (the County) for the premature opening of any proposal not
properly addressed or identified.
This will be a public proposal opening. Once proposal is awarded all respondents will receive notification.
Sealed Proposals are due on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00:00 AM ET, to the exact second; all submissions
must be received and in the hands of the officiating County employee by that moment. Late submissions will be
disqualified. The opening will be held immediately thereafter in the J. Newton Cohen, Sr. Administration Building
at 130 West Innes Street, Conference Room 101, Salisbury, North Carolina. Failure to submit a Proposal by the
exact deadline will disqualify the respondent from consideration for this project.
2.2. Request for Clarification
The County will not be bound by or be responsible for any interpretations or conclusions drawn from this RFP.
All questions or requests for clarification or additional information must be submitted in writing no later than
5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. These written questions or requests must be submitted to Jody Farrow-
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