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

The City of Taylor will solicit and receive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified firms interested in providing professional consultation services The Consultant(s) is cautioned to refer to other sections of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet for further details. COPE OF SERVICES: The desired scope of services follows. Note: modifications to better meet project objectives may be provided and will be evaluated as part of reviewing the firm's understanding and proposed approach. The selected consultant will be required to prepare a comprehensive Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study for the possible Center. The study should include the following components: Research and Market Analysis: 1. Evaluate current recreational facilities and programming in and around the City of Taylor. 2. Evaluate community and residents needs and preferences relative to the programs and associated amenities of a possible Center. 3. Assess partnership opportunities, including identification of collaborative partners in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and how such partnerships and program synergies/coordination and asset sharing may impact the funding, spatial needs, and operations of a Center. Public Outreach & Community Engagement: 1. The selected consultant shall engage the community and conduct necessary research and analysis to identify and evaluate community need for a Center. Engagement to include, but not be limited to: review of Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan and 2020 Parks Master Plan, interviews with key City Staff/Elected Officials, Parks and Recreation Advisory board members, Community Wellness representatives, Taylor Independent School District representatives, and other possible stakeholder groups. Recommendations for this public outreach and engagement component should be included in the response to this RFQ. 2. Evaluate potential sites suitable for the construction of a new center to accommodate existing and future programs and services. 3. Determine several concept options regarding facility and program scope, size, features and amenities. Estimate/range of the total project cost for each concept option to include hard and soft costs, financing, site preparation, demolition, etc. 4.Operations analysis for a Community Recreation Center including attendance projections by facility component, fee schedule, personnel staffing requirements and costs and revenue sources. 5. A final report presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Taylor City Council. Questions Due Date: February 29th, 2024 Anticipated Consultant Selection Date: April 2024 Anticipated Contract Award Date: April 2024 Formal questions relating to the RFQ may be submitted by email to sabrina.schmidt@taylortx.gov with subject title: RFQ# 2024-2 no later than 4:00 P.M. (CT), Thursday, February 29th, 2024. Questions received after this date may not be responded prior to the required submittal deadline. No email or fax submittals will be accepted and under no circumstance will submittals be received after the due date. AWARD OF CONTRACT: The selection and award shall be based on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services. The firm selected will be the firm which, in the opinion of the City of Taylor, is the best qualified. The consultant shall bear the burden of proof of compliance with the City of Taylor specifications. TERM OF CONTRACT: The City of Taylor may request to design and contract this project in phases subject to funding availability. Firms submitting interest statements should be ready to negotiate a professional services fee within ten (10) days after notifications of recommendation for award. A consultant performance evaluation will be performed on all professional service contracts. This evaluation will be conducted at the end of each phase. The Consultant will be evaluated on their ability to complete their scope of work within the proposed schedule. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.