City of Manchester

Buyer seeks a consulting firm to update their Comprehensive Plan last revised in 2010. The project involves analyzing existing conditions to develop policies and an implementation plan through 2045. Buyer requires extensive public participation and regular presentations to city boards. The plan must address demographics, employment, natural resources, land use, housing, transportation, parks, and utilities.

• 5/9/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 6/2/2025 - Interviews
• 6/30/2025 - City Council Consultant Selection
• 7/31/2025 - Approval of Final Contract

• Conduct community assessment (SWOT analysis)
• Analyze demographic and economic data with projections through 2045
• Survey major employers and analyze employment trends
• Analyze retail opportunities in the Downtown District
• Perform cost/benefit analysis of targeted annexation areas
• Develop future land use plan balancing commercial and residential uses
• Incorporate watershed assessments and stormwater management
• Analyze existing housing stock and project future needs
• Incorporate utility master plans for water, sanitary and storm sewers
• Create detailed implementation action plan with evaluation metrics