Nature-Based Solutions Master Plan

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a professional team with expertise in stormwater engineering, restoration ecology, and landscape architecture to develop a Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) Environmental Master Plan through Request for Proposal (RFP) 10158. The procurement targets professionals capable of integrating the FEMA/ASLA/EPA nature-based solutions framework with Fort Collins' land use development standards, focusing on planning areas within the North College and East Mulberry corridors. Key deliverables include creating design standards, identifying potential nature-based solution sites, developing a stormwater park concept, and providing a framework for future capital improvement projects that promote ecological resilience. The proposal is due by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on July 8, 2025, with an anticipated contract award date of August 4, 2025, and project completion expected by December 31, 2026. The selection process will follow the Brooks Act, meaning initial proposals will be evaluated on competence and qualifications, with pricing negotiations occurring after the most qualified firm is selected.

The project is supported by grant #23BRIC25-FTCO from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, with a total project budget of $526,778.50, comprising a federal share of 52.15% ($267,750) and a non-federal share of 47.85% ($245,641). While the RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, federal funding often encourages diverse vendor participation. The procurement does not mention incumbent vendors or require specific technology integration. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive environmental planning capabilities, with a multidisciplinary team approach that can effectively collaborate with City staff in collecting user stories and developing innovative nature-based solutions for urban environmental management.