Westchester County Westchestercounty #42984

Westchester County Seeks Consulting Services to Update Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Master Plan

Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation is seeking qualified planning, landscape architecture, and environmental consulting firms to update its Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Master Plan. - The updated Master Plan will guide the development, enhancement, management, and sustainability of over 50 parks, open spaces, trails, recreation amenities, and natural resources for the next 15 to 20 years. - Key services requested include: - Comprehensive planning and project management - Public engagement and stakeholder outreach - Data collection, including GIS inventories and ADA compliance - Facility needs assessment and visioning - Recommendations for capital improvements and implementation strategies - Preparation of deliverables such as reports, GIS data, and a capital improvement plan - The County will provide baseline data, including GIS and ADA information, to the selected team. - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are mentioned, as this is a professional services RFP focused on planning and consulting. - Proposals must include documentation such as proof of insurance, business certifications, and responses to detailed questionnaires. - The anticipated contract term is 18 months, with possible extensions until completion and acceptance of deliverables.

Description

The County of Westchester, through its Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, is soliciting proposals from qualified planning, landscaping architecture, and environmental consulting firms or teams to update the County's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The updated plan will serve as a comprehensive, actionable roadmap guiding the development, enhancement, management, and sustainability of the County's parks, open space, trails, recreation amenities, and natural resources for the next 15 to 20 years. The solicitation includes a comprehensive public engagement strategy and requires detailed evaluation of facility needs and capital improvement priorities on a park-by-park basis. The proposal deadline is June 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

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