Parks, Preserves and Recreation Strategic Master Plan Services

The Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department in Florida is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a ten-year update to its 2016 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The agency needs to address rapid population growth by calculating current and projected levels of service for parks, recreation facilities, and amenities. This project aims to identify service gaps and shortfalls using county-provided demographic and inventory data, ultimately proposing recommendations to meet future community needs. The scope of work requires the selected consultant to design and execute a statistically valid survey utilizing a representative sample of the local population. The consultant must formulate recommendations for new park developments, system expansions, and the county's evolving role as a regional park provider. All proposed implementation strategies and strategic actions must align with the agency's mission to enrich the community through diverse recreational opportunities and connection. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency allows the performance of the contract work to occur offsite. While the agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to define the cost, all clarifying questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than June 3, 2026.