Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The plan will guide the Authority's capital investment, programming, land acquisition, and operational decisions over the next 10 years. The scope of services includes project initiation and discovery, community and stakeholder engagement, needs assessment, inventory and assessment of existing systems, financial and operational analysis, and development of a comprehensive master plan. The selected consultant will be required to provide a range of deliverables, including a final adopted plan, an executive summary, and GIS data. • The Authority manages over 40 parks and facilities across Lowndes County, serving a population of approximately 123,000 residents. • The plan will establish a shared community vision and guiding principles for the parks and recreation system. • The consultant will conduct an extensive community needs assessment, including stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and online engagement. • The plan will include a prioritized capital improvement program and a funding strategy. • The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to negotiate with any proposer.