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The City of Dubuque is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to update the Downtown Master Plan. Downtown Dubuque is the historic heart of Iowa’s oldest city, shaped by its Mississippi River heritage, remarkable architecture, and longstanding commitment to preservation. Known for its natural beauty, historic buildings, and vibrant mix of neighborhoods and districts, downtown blends riverfront charm with a thriving urban environment. This project will help guide future development, revitalization, transportation, housing, and public spaces while honoring the community’s unique character.
Submission Deadline:
September 2, 2026 by Noon
Contact Person:
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director
City of Dubuque
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 563.589.4210
E-mail: wwernimo@cityofdubuque.org
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Request for Qualifications
2027 – 2031 Professional Consulting Services Pool
Issued: July 20, 2026
Inquiry Deadline: August 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Submittals Due: September 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Purpose
This request for qualifications (RFQ) is issued by Three Rivers Park District
(Park District) to identify consulting firms providing specific professional
consulting services to support Park District staff. The Park District has
identified multiple areas of practice where the need may arise for the use of
outside consultants. These areas of practice generally include architecture,
engineering, planning, landscape architecture, natural resources, and certain
specialty areas. Attachment A - Areas of Practice, shows a detailed listing.
Firms are eligible to be retained in as many of the areas of practice for which
they express interest and can successfully demonstrate qualifications.
It is the Park District’s intent to establish a five-year professional consulting
services pool to provide professional services for specific funded projects in
the Park District’s annual Asset Management Program (AMP) and on an as-
needed basis for unanticipated or newly prioritized initiatives. Attachment B
is a listing of potential project types to gain an understanding of the projects
forecasted in the DRAFT 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for 2027-2031 (5YR
CIP) (Attachment C) and may require use of consultants. These projects are
subject to Board approval and secured funding sources.
Instructions
All questions about this RFQ are to be submitted via email to
Janet.Brown@ThreeRiversParks.org with the subject line of: RFQ Inquiry and
must be received by 2:00 PM on August 1, 2026. Park District responses to
questions will be emailed to all firms.
The Park District will be requesting all submittals electronically. Submittals
should be sent to Janet.Brown@ThreeRiversParks.org and must have “2027
RFQ” in the subject line. Deadline for the submittal is 2:00 PM, September 15,
2026.
Contact with any other Park District staff pertaining to this RFQ is
prohibited and may result in rejection of the consultant’s submittal.
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Request for Proposal: City of Edina
Link to RFP: 2050 Comprehensive Plan Project Management & Planning Support
The City of Edina is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide project management, planning, and technical support for the City's 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update. This effort will be a focused refresh of the existing Comprehensive Plan, emphasizing usability, strategic direction, and alignment with current City priorities while meeting Metropolitan Council requirements. Most plan content will be developed by City staff with consultant support. The City has also released a separate Request for Proposals for Public Engagement Services to lead the community engagement process for the Comprehensive Plan Update. Firms are welcome to submit proposals for one or both RFPs.
Submittal Deadline: September 15, 2026
Any questions regarding this RFP must be submitted via email to Addison Lewis, Community Development Coordinator, at ALewis@Edinamn.gov. Questions must be received by 4:30 p.m. CDT August 17, 2026. Responses to questions will be posted on the City’s website by 4:30 p.m. CDT August 21, 2026.
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Request for Proposal: City of Edina
Link to RFP: 2050 Comprehensive Plan Public Engagement Services
The City of Edina is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop and implement a public engagement strategy for the City's 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update. The selected consultant will help affirm community vision, engage the community in identifying priorities and cross-cutting themes, satisfy Metropolitan Council community engagement requirements, and provide analysis of input collected and recommendations to inform the updated Comprehensive Plan. The City has also released a separate Request for Proposals for Project Management & Planning Support to assist with project coordination, technical planning, and preparation of the updated Comprehensive Plan. Firms are welcome to submit proposals for one or both RFPs.
Submittal Deadline: September 15, 2026
Any questions regarding this RFP must be submitted via email to MJ Lamon, Special Projects and Engagement Manager, at MLamon@Edinamn.gov. Questions must be received by 4:30 p.m. CDT August 17, 2026. Responses to questions will be posted on the City’s website by 4:30 p.m. CDT August 21, 2026.
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Single-Family Housing Development Opportunity
The City of Golden Valley invites qualified developers to submit proposals for the construction of a single-family home as part of the City’s HOPE (Home Ownership Program for Equity) initiative. The home will be located at 4707 Circle Down, Golden Valley, MN 55416.
More information about the HOPE Program can be found here: Home Ownership Program For Equity (HOPE) | Golden Valley, MN
The Request for Proposals (RFP) opens August 28, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted by September 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM CST.
For full details, please visit the City’s Bid Postings page: Bid Postings • Golden Valley, MN • CivicEngage
Questions regarding the RFP may be directed to:
Michelle Doyal
Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator
Phone: 763-593-3994
Email: housing@goldenvalleymn.gov
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Request for Proposals: City of Edina
Link to RFP: Inclusionary Housing Economic Calibration Study and Affordable Housing Policy Update
The City of Edina is seeking proposals from qualified economic, urban planning, or real estate consulting firms to study and update the City's Policy for New Multi-Family Affordable Housing, including both rental and ownership developments. The purpose of this project is to develop a clear, legally defensible, market-sensitive framework for increasing affordable housing opportunities in Edina and integrating affordable housing into the City's broader housing development strategy. The updated Policy should evaluate approaches for integrating affordable housing into market-rate development, including the potential role of inclusionary requirements, incentives, partnerships, zoning tools, density provisions, or other strategies appropriate for Edina.
Questions are due Sept. 9, 2026
RFP Responses due Oct. 5, 2026
City of Edina Contact: Stephanie Hawkinson, Affordable Housing Development Manager, SHawkinson@EdinaMN.gov
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2050 Comprehensive Plan Update
The City of Waconia is seeking proposals from qualified planning and multidisciplinary consultants to assist with development and adoption of its 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The city is seeking a master consultant to lead and deliver the full comprehensive planning process, except for the Local Surface Water Management, Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer, and Transportation chapters, which will be completed by a city selected engineering consultant.
The complete RFP can be found on the City of Waconia website located here.
Submittal deadline: October 9th , 2026
Contact Person:
Lane Braaten, Community Development Director
City of Waconia
952-442-3106
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2050 Comprehensive Plan Public Engagement Services
The City of Hopkins is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to assist in developing and implementing a public engagement strategy for the Hopkins Mosaic 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update. The selected consultant will help engage the community in developing a shared vision for 2050, identifying policy priorities and opportunities, sharing the draft Comprehensive Plan with the community, and ensuring input from diverse and historically underrepresented communities. The consultant will also analyze and document engagement results and how public input informs the Comprehensive Plan.
The City is seeking a fun, creative, inclusive, and community-centered approach to engagement, with an emphasis on the City's “take it to them” philosophy—meeting residents and stakeholders where they are rather than relying primarily on traditional public meetings. Full RFP is available here.
Submittal Deadline: October 16, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. CDT
Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted via email to Ryan Krzos, City Planner, at rkrzos@hopkinsmn.com by September 18, 2026. Responses and any addenda will be posted by September 25, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. CDT.
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