North douglas feasibility study

Douglas County, Oregon is seeking proposals for a North Douglas Feasibility Study through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The study aims to comprehensively evaluate infrastructure improvements and development opportunities in northern Douglas County, with a specific focus on an off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation area. Key deliverables include a regional inventory of existing OHV recreation areas, a detailed report on regional recreation demand, a comprehensive map of the proposed OHV park, and a financial review of development and operational costs. The RFP requires proposing firms to demonstrate technical expertise in conducting feasibility studies, infrastructure assessment, and recreational area planning. Proposals were initially due on May 1, 2023, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for April 10, 2023. The project timeline anticipates completion of the study within 6 months of contract award, and the procurement process requires detailed cost breakdowns and documentation of the firm's capability to meet project requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The total budget for the feasibility study is capped at $250,000, to be funded through Douglas County's capital improvement program. No incumbent vendor was identified in the provided documentation. The study will require the selected firm to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the proposed OHV park site, including regional demand analysis, spatial mapping, and financial projections for both development and ongoing operational costs. Proposing firms will need to demonstrate technical competency in recreational infrastructure planning, economic feasibility assessment, and regional development strategies. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of the RFP addendum by signing and returning the document with their proposal, with potential disqualification for failure to do so.