[Consultantservices] [Consultant Services] RFQ posted Tuesday, December 18, 2007 1:41 PM

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Request for Qualifications - Consultant Services

Community Design Standards Consultant
The Town of Sunnyvale, Texas
Submittal Deadline: February 1, 2008

RFP #: 2008-1

INTRODUCTION
The Town of Sunnyvale, Texas is soliciting proposals from consultants to
assist the Town, over a three (3) to six (6) month period in updating
Chapter X, Community Design Element, of the Town's Comprehensive Plan
Update of 2000, specifically the design standards for its commercial and
retail corridors and proposed overlay districts.  As the Town continues
to experience commercial and retail development, assurances must be made
that type and quality of new development blends with the existing unique
and rural atmosphere, protects and promotes traditional themes, and
ensures high quality development that contributes to the overall
uniqueness of the Town.

CONSIDERATIONS
The Community Design Standards Consulting Service must take into
consideration, but not be limited to the following: 

*	Updating and improving Chapter X, Community Design Element of
the 2000 Comprehensive Plan Update; 
*	Compatibility; 
*	Aesthetics; 
*	Preservation; 
*	High standards of quality; 
*	Flexibility, unity and consistency; 
*	Building form and scale: materials, building types, rooflines,
etc.; 
*	Signage: location, type illumination, size, etc.; 
*	Lighting: type, location, height, etc.; 
*	Landscaping: parking areas, type, maintenance, etc.; 
*	Site Design: parking and service areas, building location, etc.;

*	Tables, cross-section, pictures, and/or illustrations to show
design elements or methods. 
*	Elements of design, style or materials that help to define the
uniqueness of Sunnyvale as a community 
*	Recommendations for changes to the Zoning Ordinance to implement
the final design standards 

Separate design standards should be developed for each zoning district
and for each proposed overlay district.  Special design standards for
the overlay districts should be prepared to include: materials of
construction, building articulation, lighting, signage, accent points,
pedestrian scaled amenities, parking lot configuration, landscaping,
screening, and other elements as determined by the consultant.

A copy of the full set of specifications for the RFP can be found on the
Town's website at www.townofsunnyvale.org
<http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/> .  Please e-mail
chrissy at townofsunnyvale.org <mailto:chrissy at townofsunnyvale.org>  to
have the RFP sent electronically, or by regular mail.

Any questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Scott Campbell,
Town Manager at 972-203-4137, or via e-mail at
townmanager at townofsunnyvale.org <mailto:townmanager at townofsunnyvale.org>
.

All questions related to the RFP are due by January 18.

 

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