On-call park planning services

The City of Scottsdale, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, is seeking statements of qualifications from professional firms to provide On-Call Park Planning services through a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) solicitation numbered 26RFSQ024. The procurement seeks up to three firms to deliver comprehensive park planning services on an as-needed basis, with project scopes encompassing design/engineering, feasibility studies, master planning, specification review, and miscellaneous related services. Potential projects range from small landscape design efforts requiring rapid turnaround to extensive master planning initiatives involving substantial public engagement. Firms must submit an eight-page electronic Statement of Qualifications by October 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM, demonstrating their capabilities through project experience, key personnel qualifications, and service delivery approach. The city will evaluate submissions based on general information, firm capabilities, relevant experience, service approach, key personnel credentials, and ability to meet project timelines, with potential for creating a shortlist of five firms for potential interviews.

The solicitation is open to all firms without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. The initial contract term will be two years, with a maximum contract amount of $3,000,000 and potential renewal options for up to three additional one-year terms, each with a maximum annual contract value of $1,500,000. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the documentation. The city reserves the right to select firms based solely on written submissions and is not obligated to award contracts to all three potential selected firms. The comprehensive scope suggests firms should have robust capabilities in landscape architecture, park design, public space planning, and community engagement methodologies. Prospective respondents should be prepared to demonstrate expertise across various park planning and design contexts, from small-scale landscape interventions to complex, large-scale municipal park master planning projects.