Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update

The Town of Nantucket is seeking a consultant to update its Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The selected consultant will analyze the town's recreation facilities and programming, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop a prioritized plan for future investments. The scope of work includes a system-wide analysis, existing conditions and inventory, utilization and scheduling analysis, seasonal vs. year-round analysis, gap analysis, and a new facility and program strategy. The consultant will also develop a comprehensive public engagement strategy to ensure meaningful community participation throughout the planning process. • The town has a population of approximately 18,000 year-round residents and up to 65,000 seasonal residents. • The town has a variety of recreation facilities, including parks, fields, courts, and gyms. • The town is seeking a consultant with experience in municipal recreation planning and system-wide analysis. • The project will include a comprehensive inventory of all recreation facilities, an assessment of condition, capacity, accessibility, and geographic distribution, and an evaluation of how facilities are scheduled across all providers. • The project will also include a gap analysis, a new facility and program strategy, and a prioritized plan for future investments. • The consultant will be required to provide a technical proposal, a price proposal, and proof of financial stability. • The town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any minor informality in proposals received.