Zionsville Town Civicplus #61

Consulting Services for Nature Center Feasibility Study and Business Plan at Carpenter Nature Preserve

This opportunity is for consulting firms to support the Town of Zionsville Board of Parks and Recreation and the Zionsville Parks Foundation in planning a Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Preserve. - Government Buyer: - Town of Zionsville Board of Parks and Recreation - Zionsville Parks Foundation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a consulting services solicitation. - Requested Services: - Comprehensive feasibility study for a Nature Center - Business plan and concept development - Assessment of existing conditions, community needs, and market analysis - Facility program and concept development - Staffing and operational study - Capital cost estimating - Revenue generation and business planning - Financial feasibility analysis - Final recommendations, including visualizations for fundraising - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Experience with nature centers, environmental education facilities, feasibility studies, and business planning - Ability to provide data-driven recommendations and visualizations - Consideration of deed and easement restrictions on the property - Evaluation of multiple development scenarios and potential revenue sources - Concise proposal limited to 25 pages - Project funded by municipal and foundation sources; anticipated construction cost for the center is around $5 million - Opportunity is open to all qualified consulting firms; no established budget range for consulting services.

Description

The Town of Zionsville, through its Board of Parks and Recreation and the Zionsville Parks Foundation, is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for a potential Nature Center at the Carpenter Nature Preserve. The study will assess viability, scale, operational needs, financial sustainability, and community impact to support environmental education and nature-based recreation. The selected consultant will provide data-driven recommendations on facility development, staffing, operations, revenue generation, and long-term sustainability. Proposals are due by October 2, 2026, with a potential project start date in January 2027.

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