CITY OF SPARTANBURG

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Zoning Code Update – Hybrid Approach RFP

Proposal No. 2526-04-14-01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Spartanburg is seeking to update its Zoning code – Hybrid Code.

COMPLETE PROPOSAL DETAILS - https://www.bidnetdirect.com/south-carolina/cityofspartanburg

Electronic Submittals Due - 3:00 p.m. ET on April 14, 2026

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The City of Spartanburg, South Carolina is experiencing significant growth and reinvestment across many areas of the community. As the city continues to evolve, it seeks to ensure that its land use regulations effectively support the vision and goals outlined in the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan and strategic priorities, while promoting balanced, broad-based development that benefits all areas within the City.

The City's current zoning ordinance was originally adopted more than 35 years ago. While the ordinance has been amended periodically over time, many of these revisions have occurred incrementally in response to specific needs rather than through a comprehensive update. As a result, the current code contains provisions that are outdated or difficult to administer.

In 2014, the City adopted a form-based code for the downtown core — among the first in South Carolina — reflecting the community's openness to innovative approaches. The downtown code is intended to guide context sensitive development and reinforce the character of the city center. Building on that experience, the City is interested in developing a hybrid zoning ordinance that retains elements of traditional zoning while incorporating more flexible and form-based approaches within identified nodes, corridors, and priority growth areas.

Additionally, the City's Comprehensive Plan outlines a long-term vision that prioritizes thoughtful growth, housing diversity, walkable neighborhoods, and economic vitality. The Code update will advance this vision, with a modern zoning ordinance that provides clear, practical, and user-friendly tools for shaping the built and natural environment.

This project will also place strong emphasis on public education and community engagement, helping residents and stakeholders better understand zoning and providing meaningful opportunities to provide input on the regulatory framework. The process will include collaboration with City staff, a technical working group, and the community to ensure the final ordinance reflects Spartanburg's unique identity while supporting continued growth and development.

The City also intends to pursue a phased implementation strategy, allowing for targeted "quick fixes" or interim improvements to address immediate challenges within the current ordinance while the full hybrid zoning update is developed.

ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL

Proposals for this solicitation will be accepted via BidNet upload only. All submitters must be registered (free) with BidNet in order to upload their solicitation.

http://www.bidnetdirect.com//cityofspartanburg

All requested documentation must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. ET on April 14, 2026.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE – VIRTUAL

March 23, 2026 – 11:00 am ET

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27399854369917?p=ITXerw2h5HcPPIo1G6

Meeting ID: 273 998 543 699 17

Passcode: zv2nW7SG

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS: 3:00 p.m. ET, March 27, 2026

Any revisions to this Request for Proposals will be issued and distributed as an addendum. All addenda, additional communications, responses to questions, etc. pertaining to the RFP will be posted on the City of Spartanburg website at: 2526-04-13-1.

All offerors should consult the BidNet website for updates before submitting proposals.

DEADLINE ENFORCED

Proposals received after the time and date set for receipt of proposals WILL NOT be accepted. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure timely delivery of their proposal.