RFP/RFQ

Zoning Ordinance – Review and Update

Lake Township, Benzie County

Lake Township, Benzie County, Michigan is inviting qualified planning consultants to submit a written proposal to help the Planning Commission with its review and update of the Township’s Zoning Ordinance.  

Lake Township’s recently updated Master Plan includes an objective to review the current zoning ordinance and recommend any changes that should be considered by the Township Board.  Specific topics for review and consideration are listed in the RFP and include: whether current housing density provisions are consistent with the Master Plan, updated watershed overlay provisions, possible establishment of an agricultural zoning district, and other specific provisions of the current ordinance.

The expected outcome of this project is an amended and improved zoning ordinance with a corresponding zoning map that is consistent with the Township’s Master Plan.  The Township’s current Zoning Ordinance and Master Plan are posted on its web site: laketwp.org.  The RFP is also available here.

Posted April 29, 2024

Community Comprehensive Plan
Charter Township of Elmwood

Elmwood Township, in Leelanau County, MI, is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified planning
professionals to prepare a Comprehensive Plan (also known as a Master Plan) which was last updated in 2018,
with a 2013 survey. The chosen consultant will facilitate stakeholder and community engagement
sessions, prepare a robust data assessment, create maps and graphics, and prepare an overhaul of the Plan that
is consistent with the requirements of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. The consultant will help identify
community assets, weaknesses, barriers, connections, and goals. Action items to reach identified goals shall be
developed. Proposals are due April 18, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Any questions may be directed to Sarah Clarren,
Township Planner/Zoning Administrator at planner@elmwoodmi.gov. 

Click here to access the RFP or visit the Township’s webpage (www.elmwoodmi.gov) for the complete scope
of work.

Posted March 18, 2024

Planning Services

Charter Township of Oakland

The Charter Township of Oakland is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide planning consultant services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in municipal related planning work with not less than five years of relevant experience.

Scope of work include:

• Supplement township personnel and planning efforts.
• Review site plans, special land use, ordinance amendments, rezonings, PUD, site condo, etc.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and advise the Planning Commission and Board of Trustees.
• Attend Planning Commission and Board of Trustees meetings as needed.

See the RFP for full scope of work.

Please visit Bid Opportunities at www.oaklandtownship.org for the RFP and full scope of work.

Deadline to submit the RFP to the Clerk’s Office is by 4:30 p.m. on March 26, 2024.

Questions, contact Donald Mende, Planning Coordinator at dmende@oaklandtownship.org

Posted March 10, 2024