When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 8, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $35,000.

It was issued by City of Grand Forks. The work is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Planning, zoning, or municipal code consulting firm. Demonstrated expertise in sign regulations and land-use policy. Experience leading public engagement and stakeholder input processes. Strong background drafting ordinances, definitions, enforcement provisions, and non-conforming use policies. Familiarity with municipal appeals and temporary signage regulations.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United StatesPosted: August 5, 2026Deadline: September 8, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in North Dakota is seeking sign code consulting services, including code analysis, stakeholder engagement, and development of updated regulations. The work will address temporary and vinyl signage, appeals, enforcement, and non-conforming policies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide a letter of intent signed by a principal or authorized representative
Must provide an experience/qualifications statement
Must provide a past projects summary including references for at least three recent, relevant projects
Must provide a proposal for meeting the scope of services
Must provide a cost proposal in a separate sealed envelope
Proposals must be limited to ten pages or less
Must submit via email (PDF) and one hard copy

BUDGET

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$35,000

CONTRACT DURATION

6 months

TIMELINE

RFP Release: August 4th, 2026

Proposals Due: September 8th, 2026

Interviews: Week of September 14th, 2026

Selection of Consultant: September 18th, 2026

Contract Execution: October 1st, 2026

Project Completion: Preferred by January 31st, 2027, ideally no later than April 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 8, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

City of Grand Forks

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority seeks a qualified vendor to provide technical assistance in analyzing its existing sign code, with a focus on on-premise signage. The selected provider will lead a public input process to gather stakeholder perspectives and incorporate the findings into recommended updates and draft new sign regulations and associated definitions.

The requested work includes developing requirements for temporary signage used for events, real estate, and similar purposes; identifying best practices for addressing vinyl signage; evaluating recent appeal approvals; and reviewing enforcement and non-conforming sign policies.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 8, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $35,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Grand Forks. The work is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Planning, zoning, or municipal code consulting firm
Demonstrated expertise in sign regulations and land-use policy
Experience leading public engagement and stakeholder input processes
Strong background drafting ordinances, definitions, enforcement provisions, and non-conforming use policies
Familiarity with municipal appeals and temporary signage regulations

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