Park Master Plan Services, Gamble WA

KITSAP COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 2020-136 PARK MASTER PLAN SERVICES SUBMISSION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14, 2020 by 3:00 PM SCOPE OF REQUEST Kitsap County's Request for Qualifications (RFQ) invites Statements of Qualifications (SOQ's) from qualified creative design professionals, firms and organizations who can develop a park master plan for the 3500-Acre Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park located near Port Gamble, WA. The project will create an inspiring master plan that assesses the specific economic benefits of existing park and trail improvements, as well as understands the recreational and tourism opportunities that these attractions and other possible park developments could be leveraged for larger opportunities. The successful consultant is expected to enter into a professional services contract with Kitsap County, and the parties to the contract will negotiate a detailed scope of work and estimated time for completion. The preliminary scope of work consists of site investigation and analysis, conducting community engagement, economic feasibility and analysis, preliminary park program development, master plan development, cost estimating, project implementation sequencing and permitting and environmental review. The plan shall also include an implementation strategy for any, or all, of the opportunities including potential funding sources such as the Kitsap Public Facilities District, private foundations, federal or state granting agencies and private