Park`s and Recreation Master Plan

The City of Winter Park, Florida, is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Master Plan through a Request for Qualification (RFQ) issued by its Parks and Recreation Department. The project aims to create a strategic roadmap for enhancing recreation experiences for residents and visitors, while supporting the City's upcoming Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) reaccreditation process in 2026. The nine-month project requires detailed deliverables including a project schedule, kickoff workshop, city park system tour, demographic analysis, existing conditions evaluation, and comprehensive public engagement through workshops and surveys. Electronic submissions are due by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, with a selection process involving initial review, shortlisting, formal presentations, and final City Commission award. Respondents must provide professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 and comply with city and state regulations, submitting comprehensive documentation such as organizational charts, professional contacts, staff qualifications, and a Standard Form (SF) 330. The city will evaluate respondents based on experience, key personnel, project approach, and other criteria through a multi-phase evaluation process that includes initial scoring, shortlisting, and final interviews.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation. The RFQ does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the master plan project. Potential respondents should be professional consulting firms with expertise in parks and recreation planning, capable of conducting comprehensive municipal recreation system assessments and developing strategic master plans. The successful consultant will need to demonstrate significant experience in similar municipal planning projects, with qualified staff who can effectively conduct community engagement, analyze demographic data, and create actionable strategic recommendations for the city's parks and recreation system. While a specific budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project and the required deliverables suggest this is a substantial professional services contract that will require significant planning, research, and community interaction capabilities.