Cultural Landscape Management Plan

Dakota County is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a comprehensive Cultural Landscape Management Plan for the 1,100‑acre Spring Lake Park Reserve in Apple Valley, MN. The contractor will work closely with Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, Indigenous knowledge‑keepers, and County staff to identify cultural resources, define management areas, explore co‑stewardship partnerships, and produce a full management plan with site‑specific strategies, programming recommendations, and best‑practice protocols. The effort is funded by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund and must be completed by June 30 2027. • Deliver a phased plan: start‑up (scope & engagement), cultural significance assessment, partnership analysis, and final management plan. • Provide extensive Indigenous engagement, including an advisory group of THPOs and compensation for Indigenous experts. • Produce all deliverables in WCAG 2.1 AA‑compliant digital formats, with both public and confidential versions as required. • Manage the project on a fixed‑price basis (estimated $250‑$300 k), billing monthly, and coordinate bi‑weekly calls with County staff.