Open Space Management Plan Services

The City of Commerce City is seeking a qualified firm to develop a foundational Open Space Management Plan guiding the stewardship, restoration, and activation of nearly 700 acres of open space. The requested scope includes an inventory assessment, natural resource management, recreation and access planning, operations and maintenance models, and financial recommendations. The contractor must map and prioritize invasive plant species, and provide a team with a qualified ecologist or wildlife biologist experienced in habitat assessment, restoration planning, and wildlife connectivity within Colorado or similar semi-arid prairie ecosystems. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations. Offsite work will be performed at the vendor's premises, though the contractor must execute a recommended community engagement plan with local residents, stakeholders, City staff, and elected officials. Proposals require a Technical Offer detailing the firm's methodology, community outreach, a project schedule aligned with a 12-month completion preference, three relevant project examples, key staff experience, and three verifiable references. Submittals must also include a Cost Proposal with a lump sum total fee, employee hourly rates, and any additional potential fees. Questions must be submitted via BidNet by 2:00 PM MT on October 28, 2026, and proposals are due through BidNet by 2:00 PM MT on November 11, 2026.