On-Call Landscape Architectural Services

Douglas County Government, through its Department of Parks, Trails, Building Ground, & Rueter-Hess, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #004-26 for On-Call Landscape Architectural Services. The procurement seeks to establish a roster of highly-qualified vendors/companies/contractors who can provide supplemental landscape architectural services throughout the 2026 calendar year on an as-needed basis. The primary objective is to secure professional services for various capital improvement projects within Douglas County, with individual project scopes to be discussed and negotiated as they arise. Responses are due by November 26, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing/BidNet System. The initial contract period will span twelve months from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Vendors will be evaluated based on their professional qualifications, experience with similar municipal projects, technical capabilities, and ability to provide responsive, flexible on-call services. The county will utilize a blanket purchase agreement that does not commit to a minimum or maximum service quantity, with task orders containing specific approved scopes of work and not-to-exceed fee structures.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement is open to qualified landscape architectural firms capable of serving Douglas County, which encompasses approximately 844 square miles and serves 381,500 residents, including unincorporated areas like Highlands Ranch and municipalities such as Castle Rock, Parker, and Lone Tree. Contract award will be contingent upon annual funding appropriation and the county's satisfaction with services rendered during the initial contract period. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the blanket purchase agreement suggests potential for multiple vendors to be selected. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, pricing will be negotiated on a per-task order basis with firm, fixed rates for the initial contract period. The county reserves the right to terminate or not renew the agreement based on performance, funding availability, and alignment with its ongoing infrastructure and capital improvement needs.