City of Rifle-Parks and Recreation Field House Feasibility Study

The City of Rifle Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive Field House Feasibility Study through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on April 7, 2025. The procurement aims to explore the potential construction of an indoor recreational facility based on findings from the 2024 Parks and Recreation Community Survey, which demonstrated strong community interest in expanded indoor sports and fitness spaces. The study's key deliverables will include a detailed assessment of site selection, facility design, financial analysis, operational viability, and community impact evaluation. Proposal evaluation will be based on a 100-point scoring system that assesses technical expertise (25 points), implementation plan (10 points), previous project experience (20 points), timeline/schedule (20 points), pricing (15 points), and overall understanding of project scope (10 points). Critical procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid Zoom meeting on April 29, 2025, at 10 a.m., a question submission deadline of May 5, 2025, at 12 p.m., and proposal submission deadline of May 12, 2025, at 2 p.m., with a tentative notice of award anticipated for June 4, 2025.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does include a local preference code that provides percentage discounts for local and county vendors based on contract amount, ranging from 10% for contracts under $1,000 to 2% for contracts over $500,000. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the study is directly informed by the 2024 Parks and Recreation Community Survey, which revealed that 77% of respondents support a tax initiative for an indoor community center. The survey indicated residents would allocate approximately $59.19 out of a $100 budget toward building new facilities, suggesting strong community backing for the project. No specific budget range is disclosed in the documents, though the project is confirmed to be funded through the City of Rifle's 2025 budget. The feasibility study will ultimately provide comprehensive recommendations on location, design, funding, and operational sustainability to ensure the potential Field House serves as a long-term community asset.