United States - Lithia Park Master Plan

LITHIA PARK MASTER PLAN

April 21, 2017

ASHLAND PARKS AND RECREA#TION COMMISSION LITHIA PARK MASTER PLAN Proposals due 2:00 pm, June 15, 2017 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS City of Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission (APRC) is seeking prop- osals from qualified consulting firms for completion of the Lithia Park Master Plan, Project # 000068. The project process, focus and outc- omes will be driven by the following set of goals which have been approved by the Commis#sioners of APRC. • Ensure all infrastructure, including structures, facilities, park areas and syst- ems are evaluated for current and best use as well as safety and environ#mental impact. • Ensure broad public input throughout the process using innovative means to solicit public input on goals, priorities, processes and planning. • Plan for comprehensive park circu- lation through the creation of a plan within and through Lithia Park to ensure adequate access for all appropriate modes of transpor#tation that guarantees that all points, areas and facilities are accessible by pedestrians. • Ensure appropriate public interface of the natural and built areas of the park through plans that address natural reso- urce planning, water conservation, storm- water management and natural resource protection. • Expand efforts to identify and pres- erve cultural and historic elements of Lithia Park while identifying opportunities for new aesthetic elements through creative landscape design and art. • Through the evaluation and imple#mentation of policies and procedures, ensure the park is protected as an urban park and a public place for generations from overdevelopment, overuse, misuse, wildlife and natural disaster. • Ensure the attraction of Lithia Park as a great public space remains strong through planning for activity and usage trends, increased events and services offered by APRC and third parties. Proposals must be physically rece- ived by 2:00 PM, June 15, 2017 in the APRC Lithia Park office located at 340 S. Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520. Consultant selection is anticipated to result in the issuance of a contract for professional services in the form provided in this RFP. All submittals by Proposers must be in hard copy form. Proposals are limited to ten (10) double-sided pages. Consultant selection will be based upon weighted criteria as cited in the Request for Prop- osal document. Standard selection crit- eria include, but are not limited to: experi#ence, availability, schedule and response time. Electronic copies of the Contract Docu#ments and Addenda are posted on the Oregon Procurement Information Net- work (ORPIN) website at: http://orpin.oregon.gov/open.dll/welcome, Opportunity No. KA1512LITHIA17. The Contract Document and Addenda may be downloaded at no charge, and will not be mailed to prospective bidders. Bidders should consult the ORPIN sys- tem regularly until closing to avoid mis- sing any Addenda. All Bid documents shall be submitted in hard copy. Elect- ronic or e-mailed submissions shall be rejected. It is imperative that those who download the solicitation documents check the ORPIN website regularly for addenda, clarifications and other notifica#tions that may be pertinent, APRC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities or to accept any proposal which appears to serve the best interest of the APRC. Published Apr. 21, 2017. 11326846