City of Caldwell Consulting Services RFP 2026 - Parks, Recreation, Pathways, and Open Space Master Plan
City of CaldwellCity · Caldwell, ID- Due
- Jun 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
- Contract term
- 20 years
The 30-second brief
The City of Caldwell is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a new city-wide, 20-year Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, Pathways, and Open Space Master Plan. The project scope includes extensive research, public engagement, staffing and policy analysis, and the development of goals, standards, and recommendations for the city's park system and open spaces. Evaluation criteria include financial sustainability, realistic goals, and the quality of the proposed public engagement strategy. Proposals must be submitted through the City's procurement portal by June 12, 2026. Deliverables include a final master plan document that will guide the city's recreational infrastructure and land use planning through a 20-year horizon.
New city-wide Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, Pathways, And Open Space Master Plan with research and public engagement
Financial sustainability, realistic goals and outcomes, public engagement, goals/policies/standards/recommendations, staffing/policy analysis
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Summary
The City of Caldwell is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a new city-wide, 20-year Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, Pathways, and Open Space Master Plan.
The project scope includes extensive research, public engagement, staffing and policy analysis, and the development of goals, standards, and recommendations for the city's park system and open spaces. Evaluation criteria include financial sustainability, realistic goals, and the quality of the proposed public engagement strategy. Proposals must be submitted through the City's procurement portal by June 12, 2026. Deliverables include a final master plan document that will guide the city's recreational infrastructure and land use planning through a 20-year horizon.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Financial sustainability
- Realistic goals and outcomes
- Public engagement
- Goals/policies/standards/recommendations
- Staffing/policy analysis
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- New city-wide Comprehensive Parks
- Recreation
- Pathways
- Open Space Master Plan with research and public engagement
- Scope location
- Caldwell, ID
- Projected sq ft
- NaN sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Caldwell?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Caldwell in ID, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: New city-wide Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, Pathways, And Open Space Master Plan with research and public engagement. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Financial sustainability, realistic goals and outcomes, public engagement, goals/policies/standards/recommendations, staffing/policy analysis" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Caldwell?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Caldwell are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Caldwell regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 20 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Caldwell for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Caldwell, ID. The total projected area is approximately 1000 sq. ft. sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
