New Bedford Parks and Rec Sports Equity Consultant

The City of New Bedford Department of Parks, Recreation, Beaches is seeking a sports equity consultant through a grant-funded opportunity from the National Recreation & Park Association and MUSCO Lighting. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive equity analysis of youth sports operations, programs, and policies within the city's parks, focusing on recreation programs, leagues, and private sports clinics. Key deliverables include a written report of the equity analysis, a detailed list of recommended activities and policies to increase equitable sports participation, and content for sharing project findings. The scope requires the consultant to collaborate with the National Recreation and Parks Association to assess the impact of implemented strategies. Interested parties must submit their proposals by December 12, 2024, and contact Tucker Worrall at tucker.worrall@newbedford-ma.gov in the Purchasing Department. The project has a strict completion deadline of June 30, 2025, to meet grant requirements, with a total project budget that includes funding for gift card stipends, community gathering snacks, and up to $16,500 for the Sports Equity Consultant position.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the project appears to be open to qualified consultants with expertise in sports equity and community recreation programs. The contract opportunity is specifically located within Bristol County and the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts, which may implicitly give preference to local or regional consultants with understanding of the community's specific context. The total project budget is capped at $16,500, with additional funds allocated for community engagement activities such as gift cards and snacks. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Potential respondents should have demonstrable experience in conducting equity analyses, developing recommendations for inclusive sports programming, and collaborating with municipal recreation departments and national parks associations.