What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Oklahoma City Public Property Authority and the City of Oklahoma City solicit proposals from qualified consulting teams for the North Canadian River Corridor Strategic Development Plan. The selected team will evaluate market feasibility and develop a prioritized, phased implementation framework to guide land use, private investment, infrastructure investments, and public realm enhancements along the River Corridor across three distinct phases. Eligible proposers must perform work onshore within the USA. Teams must submit questions through the Bidnet electronic bidding system by November 25, 2026, at noon Central Time. Final proposals are due through the electronic bidding system by December 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, and the contract duration will be 12 months with no renewal options.
Scope of work
- Context, character, and market feasibility evaluation of property within and adjacent to the River Corridor
- Three distinct planning phases: Phase 1 (Oklahoma River Corridor), Phase 2 (West Corridor), and Phase 3 (East Corridor)
- Documents, best practices, and cost-benefit information shared at strategic points
- One or more working drafts provided at least 45 days in advance of final deliverable deadlines
- Copies of all electronic data created as part of the project
- Several presentations of the final draft Plan
- Print-quality final report in PDF format
- Timeline and budget outlining hourly rates and full pricing across all project items
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The ability, capacity, and skill to perform under the contract or provide the service required | Not specified |
| Whether the Proposer can perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference | Not specified |
| The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the Proposer | Not specified |
| The quality of performance of previous contracts or services | Not specified |
| The previous and existing compliance by the Proposer with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or services | Not specified |
| The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the Proposer to perform the contract or provide the service | Not specified |
| The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies or contractual services to the particular use required | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Lead firm's Principal and Project Manager must each have completed at least 5 projects of comparable complexity within the past 8 years
- Provide a reference letter from each of the five clients for the Principal and Project Manager
- Demonstrate individual and collective team experience and expertise required to complete the project
- Capacity to meet City's contracting, insurance, and procurement requirements
- Documented experience with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulatory processes
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Project Team description
- Hourly billing rates and not-to-exceed cost breakdown across phases
- Minimum of five reference letters
- Description of services and information expected from City staff
- Proposed Exceptions to the Professional Services Agreement Template (if any)
- Work examples (in an appendix or reference format)
- Project timeline adhering to the Scope of Services
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Electronic Bidding System (Bidnet)
- Instructions
- Submitted via Bidnet (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/oklahoma/cityofoklahomacityandtrusts). Document must not exceed 25 pages (cover letter and appendix work examples excluded), formatted for 8.5x11 inches, single-spaced, minimum 10-point font.