Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Proposals for Streetscape Plan

Issuing Agency

City of Cartersville

Location

Georgia

Published Date

Oct 29, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 3, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP 25-017

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFP 25-017
Bid Title:	Request for Proposals for Streetscape Plan
Category:	Bids & RFPs
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Cartersville is looking to contract with a qualified vendor for a comprehensive downtown streetscape plan, including community gateway and wayfinding design guidelines, as well as associated implementation schedules and processes, as outlined in the specifications of this Request for Proposal (RFP). Publication Date/Time: 10/29/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 12/3/2025 4:00 PM Related Documents: Downtown Cartersville Streetscape RFP_10-29-2025

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Downtown Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia

Request for Proposals for

Streetscape Plan

Downtown Cartersville

Bartow County, Georgia

Issue Date: October 29, 2025

Inquiries and Proposals may be addressed to:

Downtown Cartersville

c/o Lillie Read, Executive Director

1 Friendship Plaza,

Cartersville, Georgia 30120

(770) 607-3480

Email: lread@downtowncartersville.org

Submittal Deadline Wednesday, December 3rd @ 4:00PM EST

Downtown Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia

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Downtown Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

Downtown Cartersville is located in Bartow County, Georgia, halfway between Atlanta and

Chattanooga. The city has a population of more than 25,000 residents and encompasses

approximately 28 square miles in area. Cartersville provides full government services including

Police, Fire, Utilities, Planning, Zoning, Economic Development, Parks, and Road Maintenance.

The City of Cartersville is looking to contract with a qualified vendor for a comprehensive

downtown streetscape plan, including community gateway and wayfinding design guidelines, as

well as associated implementation schedules and processes, as outlined in the specifications of

this Request for Proposal (RFP).

Background

The City of Cartersville sees value in evaluating current best practices affecting streetscape

design as well as opportunities to enhance downtown streetscapes to support and improve

the community’s sense of place.

The implementation of a comprehensive Streetscape Plan, alongside the continued growth and

development of the downtown district, will be a critical part of the city’s marketing and branding.

Furthermore, it will help the city solidify an image and identity which is representative of the city’s

history and uniquely shaped to further guide the community into the future.

Future Land Use and Current Environment

Appendix A of this document is Cartersville’s Future Land Use Map approved in 2020 as part of

the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The map has been modified to highlight the city’s major roadways

and thoroughfares, as well as major intersections, and roundabouts. In addition to the City’s

Comprehensive Plan, there is also a recently completed Downtown Master Plan which should

serve as a foundation for the requested Streetscape Plan.

SECTION 2 – PURPOSE

Recognizing the changing landscape of the community, there are opportunities to address high

traffic and key areas of the downtown district, which are central to the community and future

development initiatives.

Downtown Cartersville is seeking a consultant to develop a Streetscape Plan which includes

enhancement and implementation guidelines. The purpose of this is to bolster our community’s

marketing and branding by evaluating public infrastructure and possible improvements based on

the following:

• Creating new designs for wayfinding and gateway signage.

• Recommendations for new seasonal street banners.

Downtown Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia

• Upgrades to existing decorative street lighting, and recommendations for areas which

would benefit from having more street lighting.

• Creating attractive, welcoming, and accessible public areas that serve as public gathering

spaces and complement the diversity of surrounding land uses and the city and

downtown’s vision for future development.

• Streetscape and public space design that promotes increased pedestrian activity and

serves a variety of uses including retail, office, entertainment, dining, nightlife, public

parks, etc.

• Streetscape that promotes and preserves the unique qualities of the downtown district.

• A streetscape plan that incorporates various amenities and building materials that are

easily maintained, including simplicity of associated materials, and that can be kept clean

and in like-new condition, capable of withstanding routine maintenance and services.

• A comprehensive plan that can be implemented in a cost-effective manner, and in phases

if necessary.

• ADA accessibility.

The preparation of the design for the Streetscape Plan includes, but is not limited in scope to,

the following:

• Identify guidelines for GDOT acceptable gateway enhancement to I-75 and SR-113

overpasses/interchanges within the city which assists in establishing the community’s

identity and image.

• Identify improvements to strengthen the streetscape and community branding within the

downtown district and across the city.

• Identify other critical corridors within the city which would improve the overall appearance

of the downtown and help establish a more cohesive image of the community.

• Provide goals and objectives for the streetscape enhancement to primary and secondary

roadway connections along main thoroughfares.

Downtown Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia

SECTION 3 – SCOPE AND TIMELINE

Scope

The scope of work will be finalized between the city and the selected consultant prior to contract

authorization. Items to be included within the scope of work performed by the consultant may

include, but are not limited to, the ‘Services’ listed below.

• The successful bidder will provide a Streetscape Plan outlining the project’s vision, goals

and objectives, definitions, design standards and other applicable roadway enhancement

items, as required, for main thoroughfare and entryway points within the community.

• Format and publish the Streetscape Plan in an appealing and professional.

o The successful bidder will ensure the document is compatible for viewing in a

digital format.

o The document will be owned and editable by the City of Cartersville for any future

updates or amendments.

• Evaluate Site Requirements – including but not limited to, restrictions related to vehicular

and pedestrian circulation, parking, drainage, placement of amenities, governmental

regulations, and other opportunities and/or considerations

• Develop multiple conceptual layouts to accommodate for the following:

o Street/Light Pole Banners

o Gateway / Entryway Signage

o Crosswalks – enhanced signals, new midblock crosswalks, bump outs

o Roundabouts – landscape, hardscape, art, or other visual improvements to the

interior of roundabouts

o Landscaping – street trees, bio-swales, landscape beds

o Street Furniture – benches, public art, trash/recycling bins, planters and regulatory

sign standards

o Street Lighting – fixture and foot-candle analysis for light distribution and

installation

o Bike Amenities – bike rack, repair stations, enhanced usability

o Other Suggestions – the city welcomes the applicant to review the city existing

plans and implementation goals to suggest other low- hanging fruit that may

be easily implemented in the coming year.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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