Commissioners authorize RFQ for concept plan for Guadalupe River Ranch; vote splits 3–2

Jul 14, 2026

The court authorized a request for qualifications to prepare a concept development plan for the recently acquired 300‑plus acre Guadalupe River Ranch. Some commissioners urged a broader countywide parks master plan before site‑specific planning; the RFQ motion passed 3–2.

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Kendall County authorized its purchasing agent to issue an RFQ seeking professional services to prepare a concept development plan for the Guadalupe River Ranch, a recently acquired property of roughly 300 acres. Staff said a concept plan and cost estimate are required for grant applications; county staff noted the purchase price could be used as match for some grants and that the county is exploring grant options that could leverage several million dollars for planning and development.

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