Chatham County Granicus #RFP-09182026a

Chatham County seeks consulting services for Conservation Implementation Plan and mapping tool development

Chatham County, North Carolina is seeking consulting services to advance its conservation goals as outlined in the 2017 Comprehensive Plan (Plan Chatham). - Government Buyer: - Chatham County Planning Department (with procurement managed by Chatham County Finance Department) - Scope of Work: - Develop a Conservation Implementation Plan to achieve remaining conservation targets, including protecting an additional 20,000 acres by 2040 - Utilize the county's Conservation Dashboard to assess progress and identify gaps - Create a conservation prioritization mapping tool, likely using ArcGIS, to identify high-value conservation areas - Provide feasibility analysis, recommended steps, funding strategies, and departmental responsibilities - Engage stakeholders and facilitate consensus-building among county departments - Deliver a comprehensive implementation plan and a functional mapping tool - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services for plan development and mapping tool creation - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proven experience in government implementation planning - Stakeholder engagement and consensus-building - Delivery of both a detailed plan and a GIS-based mapping tool - Project Duration: - Up to 12 months from award, with tasks divided into project initiation, research/design, and final delivery

Description

Chatham County is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to prepare an implementation plan to achieve the remaining conservation goals established in the 2017 Comprehensive Plan, Plan Chatham. The project involves utilizing a newly released Conservation Dashboard to identify unachieved components and developing a detailed implementation plan focusing on feasibility, recommended steps, and funding strategies. Additionally, the consultant will build a conservation prioritization mapping tool to assist in determining high-priority conservation areas in the County. The project is expected to take no more than 12 months and requires a specific timeline for all tasks.

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