WC_Recreation_Policy.pdf

This is a Recreation Policy document related to Walton County, Florida's Request for Proposals (RFP 26-22) for a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Recreation Impact Fee Methodology. Walton County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified proposers to develop a detailed master plan encompassing statutory and legal analysis of current recreation fee structures, alternative recreation impact fee methodology by planning area, SWOT analysis of the parks and recreation system, and short-, intermediate-, and long-range management and facility development plans for four designated planning areas (North Walton, North Central Walton, South Central Walton, and South Walton). The scope also includes a staffing needs assessment, identification of applicable state and federal funding programs, and a 20-year optimization plan. Proposals are due November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with questions due by October 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The review process includes proposal evaluation on November 12, committee ranking on November 19, and interviews scheduled for December 1, 2026. The anticipated contract term is 12 to 18 months from execution through completion.

Proposers must demonstrate at least three comparable parks and recreation master planning engagements for local government clients within the past seven years and must show specific capability in impact fee or development fee methodology development either in-house or through an identified sub-consultant. Public engagement requirements include a countywide survey, a minimum of four public workshops, at least one formal SWOT analysis session, and targeted outreach including county commissioner briefings and stakeholder workshops. Proposals are limited to 30 pages (excluding forms and resumes) and will be evaluated on qualifications and relevant experience (35 points), project team and key personnel qualifications (25 points), and technical approach and work plan (40 points). Insurance requirements include workers compensation, general liability ($1,000,000 combined limit per occurrence), automobile liability ($300,000 combined single limit), and professional liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate). Proposers must submit a Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statement, Drug Free Workplace Certification, Unauthorized Aliens Form, and proof of Florida Division of Corporations registration.