Parks & Recreation Master Plan Proposals Amendedx2

The City of Peachtree City, Georgia is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, with sealed proposals due June 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. This is a competitive RFP (solicitation 23-114PPZ) carrying no stated set-asides or local preferences.

The scope encompasses strategic planning across park systems, green space, trails, recreation facilities, and programming over a five-year horizon with emphasis on equitable access. Key deliverables include internal assessment and project administration with monthly progress meetings and ten presentations to the Master Plan Advisory Board; comprehensive community engagement using inclusive participation methodologies; resource and data collection including a community needs assessment survey and GIS inventory analysis; implementation planning with prioritized action strategies; and final plan documents. The consultant must provide assigned personnel with resumes and estimated hours, liability and errors and omissions insurance documentation, three public agency references from projects completed within the past five years, and itemized project costs.

The not-to-exceed budget is $120,000. The anticipated nine-month project timeline begins Fall 2023 following City Council award expected in July 2023. Evaluation criteria are weighted at 35 percent for qualifications and experience, 35 percent for project approach and commitments, and 30 percent for completed price and proposal package quality. The City may, at its discretion, select one or more firms for in-person presentations, which may extend the award timeline. Prior to award, the selected contractor must provide proof of Commercial General Liability ($2 million combined single limit), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1 million), Umbrella coverage ($1 million), and Workers' Compensation Insurance. The contractor must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006, registering with and utilizing E-Verify and requiring the same of all subcontractors. All work product becomes the exclusive property of the City and subject to the Georgia Open Records Act. Four copies (one original and three duplicates) must be submitted to the Purchasing Department at 151 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269.