Request for Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications for Bentonville Parks and Recreation 10 Year Master Plan

The City of Bentonville is seeking qualified, licensed professional firms to develop a comprehensive ten‑year Parks and Recreation Master Plan for its growing community. The effort will involve long‑range planning, landscape architecture, community engagement, facility analysis, operations, and financial planning to guide land acquisition, capital improvements, and program development. The consultant team will work closely with the Parks and Recreation Department and the Walton Family Foundation Design Excellence Program to produce an implementable plan that supports the city’s goal of Gold Medal level operations. • Multidisciplinary scope: planning, landscape architecture, community outreach, program and facility analysis, operations, finance. • Target client: City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation Department, serving a population of >65,000. • Deliverable: A ten‑year master plan guiding land acquisition, capital projects, and program development, with potential for future phases of implementation.