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The City of Columbia, SC is soliciting proposals from qualified Consultants to develop a 10-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Recreation throughout the United States is an important element in total quality of life for all segments of the community. From the earliest settlers, it has been recognized that recreation and parks is a primary service to be provided by the Government. The City of Columbia realizes the importance of parks and recreation as a catalyst for health and quality of life for its citizens. Parks are more than amenities that provide public places to play, they are key factors that spur economic development, increase the quality of life for its citizens, form the core of many neighborhoods and bring these neighborhoods and communities together. The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for providing recreational and leisure services for the citizens and visitors to the City of Columbia. With an annual budget of approximately $13.4 million, the staff program and maintain: o Over 60 city parks and green spaces o Over 600 acres of city-maintained park land o 55 tennis courts o 16 city pools, spray pads and ponds o 9 city-maintained fountains The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide professional service to develop a 10-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The plan will establish a long term strategy focusing on creating an environment where our park spaces continue to transcend and surpass serving as recreation hubs for Midlands' citizens. We envision City of Columbia Parks and Recreation locations as crossroads where technology, diversity, health and wellness, mental well-being, inclusiveness, and environmental sustainability come together. The department is seeking the development of a comprehensive plan identifying current and future community needs for recreation programming, parks, greenways, and recreational facilities. The plan will provide a framework for future development or redevelopment of the parks and recreation system over the next ten years and serve as a road map for policy development concerning location, park usage, resource allocation and levels of service. Dial by your location o +1 669 444 9171 US o +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) o +1 689 278 1000 US o +1 719 359 4580 US o +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) o +1 253 205 0468 US o +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) o +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) o +1 305 224 1968 US o +1 309 205 3325 US o +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) o +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) o +1 360 209 5623 US o +1 386 347 5053 US o +1 507 473 4847 US o +1 564 217 2000 US o +1 646 931 3860 US Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcZYfb4xVw At a minimum, 30 minutes before the scheduled pre-proposal meeting, each participant shall provide their Name, Business/Organization represented, Telephone Number, Fax Number, and Email address. Information shall be provided to procurement@columbiasc.gov and copy Kenton.davis@columbiasc.gov. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.