EXTRA-71513 - USA (Ypsilanti, Michigan) - Master Plan Update Service - Deadline July 17,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide master plan update service to the government authority located in Ypsilanti, MI.• The selected consultant will work closely with agency staff, elected and appointed officials, community partners, and residents to produce a forward–looking, equity–centered, and actionable plan that guides land use, development, infrastructure, mobility, housing, sustainability, and community investment decisions over the next 20 years• The consultant team will be expected to:• Develop a clear, data–driven understanding of existing conditions, trends, and future scenarios.• Facilitate, with staff, an inclusive, accessible, and creative community engagement process.• Produce a Master Plan that is implementable, measurable, and aligned with state planning requirements.• Integrate existing and future community values throughout the plan.• TasksA. Existing Conditions and Data Analysis• Review and analyze demographic, economic, housing, land use, transportation, environmental, and infrastructure data.• Evaluate existing City plans, zoning ordinances, and relevant regional or state plans.• Identify key trends, opportunities, and challenges.B. Community Engagement• Develop and implement a robust engagement strategy, with City staff, tailored to Ypsilanti and its neighborhoods.• Utilize a mix of engagement tools such as workshops, open houses, surveys, pop–up events, and digital platforms.• Ensure engagement methods are accessible and inclusive of historically underrepresented people.• Document engagement outcomes and integrate them into plan recommendations.C. Vision, Goals, and Policy Framework• Provide policy recommendations across key topic areas, which may include:◦ Land use and zoning◦ Housing affordability and diversity◦ Identifying infill projects◦ Transportation and mobility(2) The contract period will be for one year.(3) All the questions must be submitted no later than June 30, 2026