Request for Qualifications: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Comprehensive Plan
Start date: Jan. 12, 2026
End date: Feb. 20, 2026, 5 p.m.
Scope of Services:
- Summarize the jurisdiction’s geographic area, population, demographics, and growth trends. Include relevant charts, maps, and population projections.
- Facilitate the community engagement process: surveys, workshops, focus groups, and public meetings. Summarize key findings and community priorities for parks and recreation.
- List and map all existing parks and facilities, including type, size, amenities, and condition assessments. Include GIS-based service area and accessibility maps.
- Analyze current levels of service by park classification, including the identification of service gaps, duplication, and underserved areas.
- Outline overarching goals and measurable objectives for the parks and recreation system. Align them with community needs and regional trends.
- Provide short- and long-term recommendations for park improvements, land acquisition, new facility development, and programming priorities.
- Describe methods for funding projects, maintenance, partnerships, and volunteer involvement. Include implementation phasing and responsibilities.
- Include survey data, public meeting summaries, adoption resolution or minutes, maps, technical studies, and other supporting documents
Complete submittals must be received by 5 PM on Feb. 20, 2026. Submissions received after this deadline may not be considered for further review