Master Plan Update for Parks and Recreation

The City of Concord, North Carolina is seeking a qualified consultant to prepare an updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan, with proposals due September 7, 2026.

The scope requires the consultant to assess the current state of the Parks and Recreation Department's facilities and service offerings, gather citizen input on future recreation needs, identify program trends specific to Concord's population, and develop strategic recommendations to guide the department's future direction and growth. The consultant must demonstrate expertise in parks and recreation planning, community engagement methodologies, facility assessment, and strategic planning. Deliverables include synthesis of existing departmental data, stakeholder interviews, facilitation of public input sessions, analysis of competitive programs and industry trends, and evidence-based recommendations aligned with the city's long-term vision for parks and recreation services.

The RFP attachment (Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update.pdf, 217 KB) establishes the full scope and selection parameters.

No contract value, budget range, or contract term is specified in the source. No set-asides, preferences, or eligibility restrictions are stated. No evaluation criteria weighting, incumbent information, pre-proposal meetings, or question deadline are identified.