Emmitsburg Subdivision & Zoning Ordinances Update

Agency:	Town of Emmitsburg
State:	Maryland
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Mar 24, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 24, 2026
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TOWN OF EMMITSBURG

300A South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727; Phone: 301-600-6300; info@emmitsburgmd.gov

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

EMMITSBURG SUBDIVISION & ZONING ORDINANCES UPDATE

Contents:

I. SCOPE OF WORK .......................................................................................................................... 1

II. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 1

III. PROPOSED TIMELINE.................................................................................................................. 2

IV. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION............................................................................................ 3

I. SCOPE OF WORK

The Mayor and Commissioners of Emmitsburg, Maryland, are requesting sealed bids from

qualified firms to update the Town’s current Code of Ordinances, including revisions to the

subdivision and zoning regulations and any other related sections as necessary. Sealed proposals

are due by 4:00pm on April 24, 2026. Please see “Submittal Requirements” on how to submit

your bid.

The Emmitsburg Town Code can be accessed here:

https://library.municode.com/md/emmitsburg/codes/code_of_ordinances

Please note that the online version of the Town Code is updated twice a year, so not all updates

may be available. Any recent updates to the Code can be found here:

https://www.emmitsburgmd.gov/null/legislative.php#outer-132 under the “Ordinances” tab.

The contractor shall apply current planning best practices in updating Title 16: Subdivisions and

Title 17: Zoning. Revisions to other sections of the Code of Ordinances may also be required as

necessary to ensure consistency with the updates to Titles 16 and 17. The contractor shall review

the existing ordinances to identify conflicts, gaps, and outdated language; evaluate consistency

with the Comprehensive Plan and recently adopted ordinances; and ensure compliance with

applicable Maryland law. The scope of work shall also include public engagement meetings and

workshops, as well as attendance and presentations at Planning Commission and Board of

Commissioners meetings during the adoption process.

Questions? Contact Najila Ahsan, at nahsan@emmitsburgmd.gov. All questions and

corresponding answers will be posted in writing on the Town’s website for bidder reference.

II. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Please submit at least five (5) hard copies of your bid to Town of Emmitsburg, Attn: Town

Manager, 300A South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg MD 21727. No email submittals will be

accepted. Please note on bids, “Emmitsburg Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance Update, Do

Not Open.” Contractors can either mail submittals, deliver submittals to the Town Office on the 2nd

floor, or place submittals in the black drop box labeled “Town of Emmitsburg” at the rear of the

RFP: EMMITSBURG SUBDIVISION & ZONING ORDINANCES UPDATE

Due April 24, 2026

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Emmitsburg Community Center (300A South Seton Ave.). If a submittal receipt is requested, please

email info@emmitsburgmd.gov or call 301-600-6300. At the minimum, all bids must include the

following:

A.) Letter of Transmittal: The letter of transmittal must contain the following information:

1. Name, title, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of the person(s) whom

correspondence should be directed regarding the bid and any questions.

2. Do any warranties come with the work?

3. What is your proposed start date and project timeline assuming bid approval on May 4,

2026?

4. Statement which indicates “proposal and cost schedule shall be valid and binding for

ninety (90) days following proposal due date and will become part of the contract that is

negotiated with the Town of Emmitsburg”.

B.) Detailed cost statement:

Please list the schedule and cost of the project in detail. Include the elements in the template

below.

Item

Cost

Review of Current Code of Ordinance

Coordination with Town Staff

Conduct Stakeholder Input Workshops and Outreach Activities

Attend And Present Proposed Amendments at Planning Commission and

Board of Commissioners Meetings During The Adoption Process

Draft Language for the Code Update

C.) References:

Please provide the name, phone number and email of at least two (2) client references for

similar work completed within the past three (3) years. Please provide the organization’s

name, address, and email address of the person(s) at the reference who is most

knowledgeable about the work performed.

III. PROPOSED TIMELINE

March 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

May 4, 2026

Request for proposal published.

DEADLINE: Bids due by 4:00 p.m.

Tentative: Bid review/approval by the Board of Commissioners.

Alternate date: May 18, 2026

RFP: EMMITSBURG SUBDIVISION & ZONING ORDINANCES UPDATE

Due April 24, 2026

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IV. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

• The Town of Emmitsburg reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids and to waive any

informalities or irregularities in the bidding process.

• The RFP creates no obligation on the part of the Town to award a contract or to compensate the proposer

for any costs incurred during the proposal presentation, response, submission, presentation, or oral

interviews (if requested/held). The Town reserves the right to award a contract based upon proposals

received without further discussion or negotiation. Proposers should not rely upon the opportunity to alter

their qualifications during discussions.

• The Town further reserves the right to make investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of

proposers to furnish the required services, and proposers shall furnish all such information for this

proposal as the Town may request.

• Proposers must specifically identify any portion of their submittals deemed to contain confidential or

proprietary information.

• The Town of Emmitsburg does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual

orientation, religion, age and disability in employment or the provision of services.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Emmitsburg Subdivision & Zoning Ordinances Update

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