Sachse Civicplus #RFQ# 26-001-P&R

Sachse Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Master Plan Consulting

The City of Sachse is seeking a planning consultant to create an actionable master plan for its parks, trails, and open spaces. - Buyer: City of Sachse, Texas — Parks and Recreation Department, Leisure Services office; buyer contact: W. Lance Whitworth. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, consultants, or other vendors are named in the materials. - Requested service: One comprehensive Parks, Trails, & Open Spaces Master Plan consulting engagement (no part number). Assess current parks, recreation facilities, trails, open spaces, and community needs; engage residents and stakeholders; and recommend improvements and priorities. - Plan for connections among parks, trails, sidewalks, neighborhoods, schools, commercial areas, community facilities, and natural areas. Consider future facilities and amenities, recreation opportunities, event spaces, nature-based recreation, landscaping, lighting, public art, and inclusive playgrounds. - Include at least six stakeholder interviews, three public workshops, and digital engagement tools. - Deliver maps and graphics, two to three detailed park concept plans, a final master plan, and a Council-ready executive summary. - Provide prioritized short-, mid-, and long-term actions, order-of-magnitude costs, potential funding sources, and partnership opportunities. Coordinate with existing City plans and address feasibility, maintenance, and long-term financial sustainability. - Schedule: Work is expected to begin after project approval and kickoff in Winter/Spring 2027, with completion anticipated by May 2028. The agreement continues through completion; no option years or annual subscription are specified.

Description

The City of Sachse is seeking a qualified professional planning consultant to develop a comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Master Plan. The work includes evaluating existing parks and facilities, identifying opportunities and priorities for improvement, engaging residents and stakeholders, and preparing strategic, actionable recommendations. The plan is intended to guide future parks, recreation facilities, trails, open spaces, connectivity, and investment, with recommendations reflecting Sachse’s needs and financial realities. Submittals are due October 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT; the source states that responses are accepted by hand delivery or mail, with hard-copy and electronic-copy requirements.

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