Planning is a diverse profession practiced by those who work for city, town, and county governments, as well as those who offer their services in private practice: Planning Consultants.

Why hire a consultant? To supplement staff time and expertise, to ensure objectivity or credibility, to obtain a variety of skills, and to meet deadlines or legal requirements.

Consultant Search: Find the Firm that Fits
APA offers Consultant Search, a listing of consulting firms that provide planning expertise in general planning as well as specialty areas. Consultants list their services here and those looking for a consultant may search the database by geographic region, areas of speciality, firm name, ownership (minority or woman), and/or the name of principals in the firm.

RFPs and RFQs
APA posts Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications as a free service to consultants and those seeking their services. See current RFP and RFQ listings here.
Submit an RFP or RFQ for posting

Other Consultant Help
Browse a list of articles of interest to consultants, including information on setting fees, outsourcing, creating a business plan, and starting up a consulting business.

Read excerpts from APA's Planning Advisory Service Report, Selecting and Retaining a Planning Consultant: RFPs, RFQs, Contracts, and Project Management, by Eric Damian Kelly, FAICP.