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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The City of Torrance is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive, data-driven Citywide Parks Master Plan. The objective of this project is to create a strategic framework that will guide the planning, investment, and stewardship of the City’s park system over the next 20 years. The plan should prioritize future budgeting, capital planning, and grant funding opportunities, and it must be integrated into the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. The process will involve extensive community engagement, technical analysis, and evaluation of existing facilities and programs to identify future needs.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

• Organization: City of Torrance
• Location: Torrance, California, US
• Primary Contact: Sally Kyung
• Email: [email protected]

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Certifications: No specific certifications mentioned.
• Security Clearances: Not required.
• Set-Aside Restrictions: None specified.
• Geographic Restrictions: None specified.
• Experience Requirements: No minimum years of experience explicitly stated, but relevant past performance in similar projects is implied.
• Bonding/Insurance Requirements: None specified.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders must demonstrate expertise in:

• Landscape architectural services
• Management consulting services
• Environmental consulting services
  The ability to conduct robust community engagement and technical analysis is essential.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• A comprehensive Parks Master Plan that outlines priorities, implementation strategies, and decision-making tools.
• Regular updates and reports throughout the planning process.
• Engagement with community stakeholders to gather input and feedback.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Technical approach to developing the Parks Master Plan
• Past performance on similar projects
• Overall price of the proposal
  The evaluation will likely follow a best-value approach, prioritizing technical merit alongside cost.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with the following qualifications may have a competitive advantage:

• Experience in developing similar citywide master plans
• Strong community engagement methodologies
• Relevant certifications in landscape architecture or environmental consulting
• Proven track record of successful project implementation and stakeholder collaboration

This summary provides a comprehensive overview for potential bidders to assess their fit for the City of Torrance's Parks Master Plan project.