The City of Prince Rupert is seeking proposals from qualified proponents for the provision of services to develop a Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Plan. Given the anticipated increase in population growth, the Official Community Plan committed to the development of a full parks and open space plan to accurately gauge and respond to the local demand and need for parkland and recreation facilities in Prince Rupert as it grows and to explore establishing a 'flagship' park. This Plan is intended to be a response to this commitment. Plan Objectives . Promote access to nature and viewpoints for people of all abilities (including those in wheelchairs, strollers and walkers). . Plan parks and open spaces to serve a variety of users and increase interconnections between different areas of the community. . Recognize and celebrate local First Nations' territories and Peoples. . Ensure an active or passive park is located within a ten-minute walk of all residences. . Support climate change mitigation and biodiversity through providing park infrastructure with a smaller ecological footprint and maintaining "free" ecological services such as carbon sequestration and wetland filtration. . Establish a "flagship park" in Prince Rupert. . Prince Rupert's recreational facilities are well maintained and attractive. . Coordinate parks and recreation planning with the City's Active Transportation Plan currently being developed. Proponents are requested to submit the following copy/ies of their proposal ("Proposal"): (i) one (1) printed copy. (ii) one electronic copy in Adobe PDF format on a flash drive. Proponents are requested to deliver proposals in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the RFP Number, RFP Title and Proponent's name and address. Emailed or faxed Proposals will not be received or considered. Enquiries All enquiries and notices related to this RFP, including any requests for information and clarification, are to be directed in writing to the contact person ("Contact Person") indicated below. Contact Person: Planner - Myfannwy Pope Address: 434 3rd Avenue West City of Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7 Email: planning@princerupert.ca Enquiries and responses will be recorded and may be distributed to all Proponents at the discretion of the City. Clarifications, comments, revisions or any other information regarding this RFP obtained by a Proponent from any source other than from the Contact Person is not authorized and should not be relied upon The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this time.
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