Payson City- Outdoor Recreation Strategic Plan

Project ID: RA26-70 State|LocalOpportunities

Overview

Agency	Division of Purchasing [UT]
Deadline	01/22/26
Posted	01/06/26
Estimated Value	$50,000 - $200,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Not Provided
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	Not Provided
Location	Utah

Description

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Summary

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Payson City Questions: All questions must be submitted to Bonfire/U3P no later than 1/15/2025 at 5:00 PM. Questions submitted after this time will not be answered. Submission: SOQ's must be submitted through Bonfire/U3P no later than 1/21/2026 by 5:00 PM.

Pre-bid Conference

virtual Question & Answer meeting will be held to address questions from prospective firms. Attendance is optional but encouraged. The meeting will beheld on Microsoft Teams from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Participants can join the meeting using the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_MWMzNGY0N2ItM2U1Ny00ZmI5LWJlN2UtZWRjYWYwNTk1ODZh%40thread.v2/0context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224f1a4674-794e-4b81-5bfca-de0ba68a4e00%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22465b6d77-553b-4d90-83b6-8eb16fa6ae3d%22%7d

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293 280 847 420 45 Passcode: SG2WD9z6 Please note that there is a 1GB limit on a single file upload. This courtesy posting is an advertisement of a procurement opportunity for Payson City, not the Division of Purchasing. The contract award for this solicitation will not be posted on this website. Instead, you will need to contact the designated individual/office as identified in the solicitation document. This solicitation posting will be canceled/closed upon the closing date of this solicitation; however, a vendor's response will still be evaluated by Payson City as described in the solicitation document. The Division of Purchasing is neither the issuing or conducting procurement unit for this solicitation, as such it is the vendor's responsibility to review the entire solicitation in order to comply with any requirements.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background Payson City, Utah, is seeking Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ) from professional planning and design firms to develop a comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Strategic Plan. The city aims to enhance its outdoor recreation assets, improve park and trail connectivity, and create new facilities that bolster the community’s identity and economic vitality. The strategic plan will focus on specific outdoor recreation locations rather than a broader parks and recreation plan, integrating various outdoor assets into a connected system. Work Details The selected consultant will be responsible for developing a comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Strategic Master Plan that includes: 1) Project Management & Coordination with regular meetings with Payson City staff and stakeholders; 2) Data Collection & Inventory assessing current outdoor recreation facilities, parks, and trails; 3) Public and Stakeholder Engagement through workshops and surveys; 4) Needs Assessment and Market Analysis identifying recreational trends; 5) Concept Development and Mapping for new parks and areas; 6) Implementation Strategy outlining phased steps and funding; 7) Final Deliverables including an Outdoor Recreation Strategic Master Plan, executive summary, GIS-based maps, and presentations. Specific deliverables include evaluating existing assets like Payson Forebay Recreation Area, Spring Lake, Mt. Nebo Scenic Byway, Gladstan Golf Course, West Mountain Regional Recreation Area, community parks connectivity, and recommendations for new regional parks. Period of Performance The anticipated project timeline is approximately 6–9 months from notice to proceed. Key dates include RFSQ issuance on 1/6/2026, submission deadline on 1/21/2026 by 5 PM MST, consultant interviews on 1/28-1/29/2026, selection on 2/4/2026, with project completion no later than November 30th, 2026. Place of Performance The contract will be performed in Payson City, Utah. Bidder Requirements Firms must demonstrate experience in outdoor recreation planning, economic development, interagency coordination, and community engagement. Submissions should include a cover letter, project understanding and approach description, team qualifications, relevant project experience summaries of at least three comparable projects, references from three recent clients, and a proposed schedule.

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