CITY OF MCDONOUGH
Request for Proposal
Professional Consulting Services
Date: August 28, 2026
RFP No. MCD-CED-RFP-FY27-003 – Code Revision Services for Chapters 15, 16, and
Related Updates to Chapter 17 - City of McDonough, Georgia
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the City of McDonough Code of Ordinances, the City of
McDonough Procurement/Purchasing Policy, and all other applicable federal and state laws, the City
of McDonough, Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the “City”), through its Community and Economic
Development Department, is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide Code Revision
Services for Chapters 15, 16, and related updates to Chapter 17 of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
PURCHASING CONTACT:
Please feel free to contact the Procurement-Purchasing Specialist, Tiffany George, for this
solicitation at 404-987-2780 or via email vendorrelations@mcdonoughga.org.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Proposals shall be received by the City no later than September 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Time.
PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
A virtual pre-proposal conference will be conducted to provide an overview of the solicitation,
Scope of Services, proposal requirements, and administrative expectations associated with this
engagement.
The conference will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Microsoft Teams Webinar
Registration/Meeting Information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-
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Questions and answers discussed during the pre-proposal conference shall not be considered
binding unless subsequently issued through formal written addendum.
SUBMISSION FORMAT AND COPIES
Proposals shall be submitted:
One (1) SEALED original hard copy of the proposal, clearly marked “ORIGINAL”
One (1) electronic copy of the complete proposal in PDF format on a USB drive
The original hard copy shall govern in the event of any discrepancies between the hard copy and
the electronic (USB) copy.
Note: Any proposal submitted in any other format (email, fax, etc.) will not be accepted for any
reason.
SEALED PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS (Hard Copy Submissions)
Hard copy proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package and clearly labeled with
the following information:
Solicitation Number: MCD-CED-RFP-FY27-003
Solicitation Title: Code Revision Services for Chapters 15, 16, and Related
Updates to Chapter 17 - City of McDonough, Georgia
Proposer’s Name and Address
Proposal Due Date and Time: September 29, 2026 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Proposals shall be delivered to:
136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough GA 30253
THE CITY OF MCDONOUGH GA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYS IN DELIVERY,
INCLUDING THOSE CAUSED BY MAIL CARRIERS OR COURIER SERVICES
RECEIPT AND HANDLING OF PROPOSALS
All proposals received will be:
Date and time-stamped upon receipt
Logged into an official proposal receipt record
Secured in a controlled location until the submission deadline has passed
Proposals will not be opened publicly unless otherwise stated in this solicitation.
LATE SUBMISSIONS
Proposals received after the stated deadline will be considered NON-RESPONSIVE and will not
be opened or evaluated.
No exceptions will be made regarding delays caused by:
Mail or courier services
Traffic or weather conditions
Technical or transmission issues
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PROPOSAL WITHDRAWAL OR MODIFICATION
Proposers may withdraw or modify their proposal at any time prior to the submission deadline
by providing written notice to the City.
After the deadline, proposals may not be withdrawn or modified except as permitted by
applicable procurement regulations.
Proposers are responsible for monitoring all deadlines and submission requirements outlined in this
solicitation. Proposals received after the stated deadline shall be considered late and may not be
considered for evaluation.
EVENT
Request For Proposals Issued to the Public
Pre-Proposal Conference via Microsoft Teams
(see meeting link in cover notice)
Last Day for Questions to be Submitted
Anticipated City Responses / Addendum
RFP Submission Deadline
DATE
August 28, 2026
September 8, 2026 - 3:00 p.m. –
4:p.m. EST
September 15, 2026, no later
than 2:00 p.m. EST
September 18, 2026
September 29, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
ET
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I – Introduction and Background
A. Purpose and Authority
B. Background and Organizational Overview
C. Government Entity and Records Information
II – Scope of Services and Project Requirements
A. Scope of Services
1. Project Initiation and Kickoff
2. Comprehensive Code Assessment
3. Code Restructuring and Reorganization
4. Drafting and Rewrite of Chapters 15 and 16
5. Coordination with chapter 17 (Zoning Ordinance)
6. Main Street District Regulatory Development
7. Targeted Amendment to Chapter 17
8. Stakeholder Engagement and Meetings
9. Adoption and Implementation Support
10. Staff Training Requirement
11. Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
B. Deliverables
C. Project Timeline and Milestones
D. City Responsibilities
III. Instructions to Proposers
A. Notice
B. Statement of Purpose
C. Procurement Schedule
D. Submission of Proposals
1. Submission Requirements
2. Proposal Format and Organization
3. Technical Proposal Requirements
4. Cost Proposal Requirements
5. Requests for Clarification
6. Withdrawal of Proposals
E. Consideration of Proposals
F. Acceptance of Proposals and Award
G. Conflict of Interest
H. Acceptance of Contract Terms
I. Protest Procedures
J. Debriefing
K. Required Documents for Contract Award
L. Reservation of Rights
IV. Evaluation and Selection Process
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A. Evaluation Process
1. Evaluation Committee
2. Evaluation Criteria
3. Interviews / Presentations (if applicable)
B. Cost Evaluation
C. Negotiation and Award
V – Contract Terms and Conditions
A. General Terms and Conditions
B. Applicable Law and Compliance Requirements
C. Ethics in Public Contracting
D. Debarment Status
E. Proprietary Information and Public Records
F. Assignment and Subcontracting Restrictions
G. Contract Changes and Modification Authority
H. Invoices and Payment Terms
I. Insurance and Risk Management Requirements
J. Indemnification
K. Independent Contractor Status
L. Default and Termination
M. Drug-Free Workplace Compliance
N. Integrated Agreement
VI – Attachments
Attachment A – Cost Proposal Form
Attachment B – Drug-Free Workplace Certification
Attachment C – Immigration and E-Verify Compliance Affidavit
Attachment D – Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.