Project Information

Bid Title

CONSULTING SERVICES - COUNTY OF MOORE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE UPDATES

Issuing Agency

County of Moore

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Dec 23, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 22, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFQ 2026-04

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFQ 2026-04
Bid Title:	CONSULTING SERVICES - COUNTY OF MOORE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE UPDATES
Category:	Moore County General Bids
Status:	Open

Description: ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUALIFICATIONS COUNTY OF MOORE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 2026-04 CONSULTING SERVICES – COUNTY OF MOORE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE UPDATES PURSUANT to Section 143-64.31 of the General Statutes of North Carolina sealed qualifications titled "RFQ 2026-04 CONSULTING SERVICES – COUNTY OF MOORE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE UPDATES “, may be furnished to the Terra Vuncannon, County of Moore, 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC 28327, until 4:00 pm Thursday, January 22, 2026.  For your convenience, a Bid Drop-Off box is located in lobby at 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC 28327 (Historic Courthouse). The intent of the County is to obtain qualifications by a professional firm for consulting for the County of Moore Planning Department.  Instructions for submitting qualifications and complete specifications for the services desired may be obtained by contacting Terra Vuncannon at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. or by the link below.  The County of Moore reserves the right to reject any and/or all responses. Terra Vuncannon Purchasing Manager Publication Date/Time: 12/23/2025 1:30 PM Closing Date/Time: 1/22/2026 4:00 PM Contact Person: Terra R. Vuncannon Related Documents: RFQ 2026-04 Consulting Services - UDO

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COUNTY OF MOORE

NORTH CAROLINA

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

ISSUE DATE: December 23, 2025

RFQ#: 2026-04

TITLE: Consulting Services – County of Moore Unified Development Ordinance Updates

ISSUING DEPARTMENT:

County of Moore

Attn: Terra Vuncannon

1 Courthouse Square

Carthage, NC 28327

Sealed qualifications will be received until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026 from

qualified firms for A Consulting Services – County of Moore Unified Development

Ordinance Updates for the County of Moore Planning Department. For your convenience,

a Bid Drop-Off Box is located in the lobby at 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC (the

historic Courthouse). Please note “RFQ 2026-04” on sealed envelope.

All inquiries for information concerning the Request for Qualifications shall be directed to:

Terra Vuncannon, Purchasing Manager

1 Courthouse Square

Carthage, NC 28327

(910) 947-4017

tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov

Sealed qualifications shall be delivered to tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov and shall bear

the name and number of this Request for Qualifications in the e-mail subject header. It is

the sole responsibility of the Firm to ensure that its response reaches the Issuing

Department by the designated date and hour indicated above.

In compliance with the Request for Qualifications and to all the terms and conditions

imposed herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish the services and install the

goods described in accordance with the attached signed response.

Firm Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________

Address: ______________________________________ Phone: _________________

______________________________________ By: _____________________

(typed)

By: ____________________

(signed)

Authorized Signatory E-mail address: ____________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Project Overview

The County of Moore is inviting qualified consulting firms or persons to submit Statements of

Qualifications, Interest, and Experience in updating the Moore County Unified Development

Ordinance (UDO). The County is interested in firms capable of providing professional services

including, but not limited to research, ordinance text drafting, graphics rendering, and final

document preparation.

Background

The Moore County Board of Commissioners recently approved the 2025 Moore County Land

Use Plan. The plan includes a series of goals, recommendations, and actions intended to guide

future growth in the County while protecting its rural ambiance, heritage, and valuable natural

resources.

This project will focus on updates to the UDO to reflect the updated 2025 Moore County Land

Use Plan. Additionally, the firm will analyze and update other key topics within the UDO as

identified by County Staff, the Planning Board and/or the Board of Commissioners. These topics

may include, but are not limited to:

• Minor/Major Subdivision Regulations

• Highway Corridor Overlay Districts

• Definitions and Standards for New Uses

• Watershed – High Density Option

• Other Updates as Identified in Thorough Analysis

Services Requested

The following scope of work is intended to guide preparation for updates to the Moore County

Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). This Scope of Work is intended to provide a general

framework for this project. The County expects that the final Scope of Work will reflect

modifications made based upon staff discussions with the selected firm.

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1. Analysis of Existing Code

Conduct detailed review of the current UDO to assess function, accuracy, opportunities for

improved clarity, and compliance with NC General Statutes for zoning, subdivision, building and

land development.

Link to the Current Unified Development Ordinance: Ordinances | Moore County, NC

2. Review the 2025 Moore County Land Use Plan

The Moore County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2025 Land Use Plan in October 2025.

This plan serves as the policy document for guiding future growth, decisions, investments in

infrastructure, and services. Key issues and opportunities were identified through community

engagement and formation of a Steering Committee. These activities resulted in a series of

policy recommendations and supporting implementation strategies.

The firm shall review the Land Use Plan and create a detailed report of items within the Land

Use Plan that need to be updated in the UDO.

Link to the 2025 Moore County Land Use Plan: 2025-Land-Use-Plan-PDF

Work Product: Detailed report of items within the Land Use Plan that need to be implemented

through updates to the UDO.

3. Develop Framework for UDO Update

Based on policies and action items contained in the Land Use Plan, and recommendations from

County Staff, Planning Board, Board of Commissioners, and other items identified in the firm’s

review process, develop a framework for the UDO update. The framework shall include specific

topics that will be addressed in the update, sections of the document that will be updated, and list

any graphics/charts that are needed.

4. Draft UDO Update

Firm shall prepare UDO text updates with all necessary charts and graphics.

Coordination

The oversight and guidance for preparation of the UDO update will be provided by County staff.

The Moore County Planning Board and/or Board of Commissioners may also be consulted

throughout the process. Firm’s proposal should identify key stages for input from the Planning

Board and Board of Commissioners.

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Procedural Requirements

All proposals must provide the following information for review:

Please label each section and place in your bound response in the order below.

The submitted proposal must address all elements of scope of work as outlined in the RFQ and

should include (at a minimum) the following elements:

1. Cover Letter expressing interest and understanding of the project

2. Firm Overview including relevant qualifications, certifications, and capacity

3. Key Staff and Resumes

4. Project Approach/Work Plan

The section should include a detailed description of the proposer’s understanding of the

intent of the project and its objectives, the character of the required deliverables, and overall

approach to the project. The proposer should identify the level of assistance required from

the County to complete each task.

5. References (minimum of 3) from similar clients or projects.

6. Any sub-consultants that will be used along with their experience, credentials, and at least

two references.

Consultant Evaluation

The proposals will be evaluated on the firm’s ability to meet the requirements of the Request for

Qualifications. The specific evaluation criteria, among other factors, will include:

• Demonstrated Experience in creating similar work product of a Unified Development

Ordinance and ability to prepare user-friendly documents, supported by references to

similar work. (30%)

• Qualifications of the Firm and Personnel (including any subcontractors) to be assigned

to this project demonstrating the consultant’s capacity to complete requested services, their

experience completing similar projects, including experience with research and analysis

related to the scope of work elements. (20%)

• Quality and Clarity of the Proposed Approach. Demonstration of overall project

understanding and clarity of the proposal and creativity/thoroughness in addressing the

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541618Other Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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