RFP - Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Requests for clarification or additional information must be made in writing to the RFP Coordinator prior to the date specified in the RFP Schedule. Written responses to all requests will be furnished to all potential proposers as determined by the City's receipt of a completed RFP Acknowledgement Form (Attachment A). The RFP Coordinator will be unable to respond to requests for additional information or clarification received after 5:00 p.m. December 1, 2021 The City of Chardon (hereafter referred to as "City") is requesting proposals (hereafter referred to as "RFP(s)") from qualified consulting firms (hereafter referred to as "Firm(s)") to provide professional services to the City to develop a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan (hereafter referred to as "Plan"). The selected firm will have proven experience and knowledge in park and recreation planning, project management, and effective public involvement processes and work closely with City staff in preparing the Plan. The Plan will assist in the City's longrange planning, direct decision-making, and allocation of resources towards a clearly defined vision for its future, including development and redevelopment of the parks, facilities, open space, and recreation system, over the next ten (10) years. The planning process will consist of the following components: needs assessment, visioning, identifying, and evaluating community needs, priorities, and opportunities, and creating a phased implementation and financial plan. The firm will create a document which summarizes the planning process, data collected, the analysis of forecasted needs, and implementation strategies for review and approval by the City Council following presentation. Anticipated Project Start: February 14, 2022 Anticipated Completion: Summer 2022 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.

Division 11 -	Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Playground Equipment, Play Structures.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Selective Clearing, Grading.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Site Improvements, Fences and Gates, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.