This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Lakewood, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

A Parks, Recreation and Community Services Master Plan is a comprehensive document that will serve as a facilities and services road map for the next 20 years. The selected proposal must present a detailed document and complete a series of tasks and objectives, as follows: Consultant shall prepare six written progress reports during the development phase of the Master Plan. Progress reports are to be scheduled to represent quarterly reporting of the development to the Master Plan. Progress reports will be made available to the Lakewood City Council, the City Manager's office, Recreation and Community Services Commission, and the general public. Consultant shall prepare a draft Parks, Recreation and Community Services Master Plan for review and edit by city staff on the project team. Further edits may be made based on any public comment and input prior to and after submission to the Lakewood City Council. The Master Plan will include the aforementioned evaluations, analyses, findings and recommendations, etc. of all elements necessary to develop and meet improvements and actions starting at year 1 to year 20. An Executive Summary should be included that outlines the process taken to create the Master Plan as well as summarizing the research and findings. A prioritized list of goals should be included within the summary. The Master Plan should also include a complete outline of the vision for the city that identifies priority, opportunities and strategies that will clarify the city's role and confirm its mission and values. Based on the recommended revisions, the consultant will provide a final Parks, Recreation and Community Services Master Plan to be made available to the public. Questions regarding the RFP shall be made by email to Valarie Frost, vfrost@lakewoodcity.org, who is the only person authorized to explain, interpret, or provide clarification concerning the RFP. All questions concerning this RFP shall be submitted on or before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023. Late questions will not be considered. Questions will not be taken or answered verbally, except for during the preproposal meeting. Should answers to questions amend the RFP; the city will issue an addendum. All responses to questions will be posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Reviews all Submittals April 25 to May 12, 2023 Interviews with Select Proposers Week of May 15, 2023 City Council Study Session Tuesday, May 23, 2023 City Council Meeting - Budget Approval Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Work to Commence on Master Plan After July 1, 2023 Master Plan Development July 2023 - December 2024 Master Plan Adoption February 2025 The City of Lakewood reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received in response to this request, to negotiate with any qualified source, or cancel in whole or part of this proposal process if it is in the best interest of the City of Lakewood