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Attachment B Scope of work Request for Proposal

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Southwest Planning Services for Regional Long-Range Recreation Planning Utah Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

Introduction The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is seeking qualifications from experienced vendors to assist in the development of a comprehensive long-range recreation plan for the Southern Region of Utah. This project will build off the initial pilot plan in the Central Region and continue regional long-range recreation planning efforts. Regions are established through the Outdoor Recreation Initiative (ORI) funding program, to learn more about ORI please visit: Outdoor Recreation Initiative - Utah Outdoor Recreation

Project Overview The Southern Region Long-Range Recreation Plan (Plan) will provide a framework for guiding and prioritizing investments in recreational infrastructure and planning services. The selected vendor will collaborate with the DOR team and local stakeholders to:

· Adapt planning methodologies for local needs

· Conduct community and stakeholder engagement at the local and regional level (surveys, focus groups, site visits, in person and virtual meetings etc.)

· Perform GIS analysis and identify and provide updates in spatial data for DOR’s Recreation Asset Database

· Design the final deliverable Plan and Project List

The Southwest Region includes Iron, Beaver, Washington, Garfield, and Kane Counties.

Objectives

· Define a Southwest Region and local recreation vision.

· Develop regional recreation priorities and identify regional projects list.

· Optimize outdoor recreation investments in the Southwest Region.

· Coordinate resources and stakeholders to enhance recreation initiatives.

· Ensure accessibility to recreational opportunities for all communities.

· Support sustainable development and maintenance of recreational resources.

· Leverage recreation for regional economic development.

· Develop a long-range recreation planning strategy for the Southwest Region.

Scope of Work The scope of work includes, but is not limited to:

· Phase 1: Regional Recreation Data Collection

· Inventorying existing data sources and current local planning efforts.

· Inventorying of existing outdoor recreation business, guides, and outfitters.

· Validating and updating DOR’s recreation asset database.

· Providing training for data collection tools and techniques.

· Phase 2: Public Engagement and Stakeholder Coordination

· Public and stakeholder engagement through interviews, surveys, site visits, and focus groups

· Leveraging Regional Recreation Councils to guide the planning process.

· Developing a detailed project timeline.

· Phase 3: Regional Needs Assessments

· Conducting online and physical surveys.

· Organizing focus groups and workshops.

· Analyzing data to identify trends, gaps and priorities.

· Producing county-specific reports.

· Soliciting and initial scoring of project list.

· Phase 4: Long-Range Plan Development

· Synthesizing data from various sources.

· Developing a draft regional recreation priorities and strategic plan.

· Gathering and incorporating stakeholder feedback.

· Producing the final regional long-range recreation plan.

· Phase 5: Implementation and Monitoring

· Developing action plans.

· Establishing performance metrics.

· Creating a process for regular plan review and updates.

Deliverables The DOR team will work directly with the chosen vendor to review deliverables. The DOR team and regional partners may supply and curate images for the Plan, but any photos the vendor has rights to use may also be considered.

· Draft and Final Regional Long-Range Recreation Plan

· Identified regional recreation priorities

· Regional Recreation Projects List

· Plan Update Process and Methodology

· Statewide Recreation Data Collection Framework

· Regional Needs Assessment Reports & Methodology

· Implementation Action Plans

· Performance Monitoring Tools

· Final, print-ready digital files (including all assets) for an 8.5” x 11” saddle-stitched booklet

· Digital PDF ready to publish online (must comply with Title II of the ADA.)

· StoryMap summarizing the plan with interactive GIS maps

· GIS files of aggregated survey data and production maps

Timeline

· Final print-ready file, GIS deliverable, and survey analysis due: September 2028

Compensation for Service (Fee):

The budget of $150,000 has been established for this project.

Key Considerations:

· Consistency in look and feel with DOR's branding is important.

· Please direct any questions, in writing, to the Q&A board on U3P.