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TOWN OF ELMER CITY

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FORPLANNING SERVICES

COMPREHENSIVE PARKS

& RECREATION PLAN

The Town of Elmer City, Washington is seeking to enter into a services contract with a qualified planning consultant, and/or multi-disciplinary firms or teams to conduct and assist in the update of the Elmer City Comprehensive Recreation Plan (2018). The update must provide guidance to the Town on appropriate implementation for development or redevelopment plans for the parks, while also meeting the service demands that come with additional amenities.

The plan update will guide decisions affecting the physical development or redevelopment of the park spaces in Elmer City. The process for the update must ensure that the final document reflects the desired vision for the parks and recreational areas in Elmer City as determined by the citizens, appointed, and elected officials, and other stakeholders through community participation.

Responding planning and management consultant firms will be considered by the Town Council and a selection will be made at the discretion of the Town Council. The Town Council reserves the right to select the consultant or consulting firm whose proposal is most advantageous to the jurisdiction. At the discretion of the governing body, the selected firm may be retained to provide services for a period of up to three years. Responding firms will be notified if an oral presentation is necessary.

The Town of Elmer City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, handicap, or national origin. Small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.

The deadline for submission of proposals is 3:30 pm on August 15, 2023

If your firm is interested in being considered for this RFQ, three original copies must be sealed and clearly marked on the face of the shipping material “Comprehensive Park Plan RFQ - Planning and must be received by the deadline 3:30 pm on August 15, 2023 either at the Elmer City Town Hall 505 Seaton Ave or mailed to Town of Elmer City, PO Box 179 , Elmer City WA. 99124. For more information call Kelly at 509-633-2872

(Publish Aug 2 & 9, 2023