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Flagstaff issues RFP for expanded parks, open‑space and events master plan
Summary
Parks staff said a request for proposals is live for an expanded parks and recreation master plan that will include open space and events; staff expect proposals due in November and estimate the project could take 12–18 months and require city council approval because of contract value.
Amy (last name not specified), a parks staff member, told the commission the city has issued a request for proposals for an updated Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) master plan. The existing plan was developed in 2012 and adopted by the Flagstaff City Council in 2013; staff said it will be expanded to include open space and events and that the RFP is intended to attract consulting teams for outreach and technical work.
“The proposals will be due sometime in November,” Amy said. She told commissioners there will be a pre-bid meeting for prospective consultants and that staff expect the work to take 12 to 18 months depending on outreach scope.
Why it matters: Commissioners were told the city’s 2013 plan no longer reflects current development, facilities, and community needs. An expanded PROS plan will guide capital priorities, recreation programming, and outreach and is expected to involve extensive public engagement.
Contracting and approvals: staff said the contract value is likely to exceed $100,000 and therefore will require City Council approval once a vendor is selected and procurement and legal processes are complete. An internal evaluation team of city staff will score proposals and recommend an award.
Commissioners were advised they should expect to be asked to participate in community engagement during the planning process. Staff said the city has funding for the master plan in fiscal-year budgets and that the department has been pursuing the update for several years.
No formal action was taken at the meeting; staff will return to the commission as the procurement and selection process proceeds.
