Request for Proposals: Development of an Open Space & Trails Master Plan - Gorham, Maine

The Town of Gorham is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants interested in providing planning services in support of developing an open space and trails master plan. The scope of the project is to draft an open space and trails master plan that will act as a guide to elected and appointed town officials by identifying high priority areas and properties to protect, acquire or use for conservation and agricultural purposes, and provide an overall trail planning document outlining new connections, design guidelines, and provide recommendations to resolve conflict and create a variety of experiences. The project scope also includes providing land stewardship guidance for existing agricultural properties, open space lands, identifying opportunities to expand connectivity between open space assets and neighborhoods, as well as outlining programs, ordinances, and partners that could be instrumental in securing the future of the identified and preserving high priority areas.All

consultants interested in submitting a proposal must provide a written notice of their intent to submit an RFP to the Community Development Department by 5:00 p.m. on March 14, 2024. The notification of intent must include the name, address, telephone number and email of the project manager responsible for the RFP submission. The purpose of this notice is so that the Town can ensure that all potential respondents are included on any updates or modifications to this RFP and answers to questions submitted by the questions deadline. Notifications of Intent will be accepted by Thomas Poirier at tpoirier@gorham.me.us.To be considered, proposal submissions must include four (4) hardcopies and one (1) digital copy of the complete submission packet in a searchable PDF format. All submissions must be received by the Community Development Department by 5:00 p.m. on April 11, 2024, No late submissions will be considered.This RFP is also available on the Community Development Department page on the Town’s website at https://Gorhammaine.org/community-development/ or by contacting Thomas Poirier in the Community Development Department at tpoirier@gorham.me.us.For full details, please subscribe below.