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The government file is an image (clean_aerial.png) related to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #26012 issued by Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism in South Carolina for the Oakland Park Master Plan & Professional Services project. The procurement will be conducted in two phases: Phase One from August 2025 to June 2026 focuses on master plan development, including public participation, site analysis, and creating a conceptual site plan, while Phase Two will develop 100% construction documents and cost estimates for park implementation. The project involves 52 acres of publicly owned property at 259 Adams Mill Road in Simpsonville, previously known as Oakland Plantation and the Hollingsworth YMCA Outdoor Center. Consultants must conduct public surveys, analyze site information, develop a comprehensive narrative report, and create a final master plan conceptual site plan. Responses will be evaluated based on five equally weighted criteria, with the submission deadline set for August 29, 2025, at 3:00 pm and an anticipated award date of September 8, 2025.

The project is funded by the SC Conservation Bank and the Greenville County Natural & Historic Land Trust, with no specific budget range detailed or incumbent vendors identified. The property includes a 4-acre parcel with a homestead and ten outbuildings, for which the Upstate Preservation Trust has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Greenville County for historic preservation and rehabilitation. The Sample Services Agreement suggests potential for up to four annual contract renewals, with payment terms to be negotiated after an intent to award is issued. The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Comprehensive General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Statutory Worker's Compensation. The project aims to transform the historical property into a public park while preserving its historical significance, utilizing two tax map parcels (TMS# 0548010102801 & 0548010102800).