Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan Update

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City of Wheat Ridge - Parks & Recreation has issued documented quote, solicitation 26-50.

The City of Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Department is seeking proposals from a qualified consulting firm to facilitate the development of an updated, comprehensive, and actionable five-year strategic plan. The plan will establish a clear organizational direction, identify a focused set of strategic priorities, align resources and efforts across the Department, and establish measurable outcomes and accountability mechanisms to guide decision-making and performance over the next five years. The Department seeks a sophisticated, data-informed planning process that moves beyond broad aspirational statements to establish meaningful priorities, measurable results, and a realistic path to implementation. The resulting plan should serve as a practical management tool that informs resource allocation, operational decisions, annual work plans, and ongoing evaluation of organizational performance. The Department's previous strategic plan, adopted in 2021, will serve as a foundational resource rather than a predetermined framework. The selected consultant will assess its continued relevance and effectiveness, identify progress and outstanding needs, and recommend a refreshed strategic direction based on current organizational conditions, community needs, and future opportunities. The Department's vision and mission remain relevant and will continue to guide the planning process. The updated plan should also align with the City's strategic direction and incorporate relevant priorities and recommendations from existing planning documents, including the Parks and Recreation Pathway and Open Space Management Plan.

The City of Wheat Ridge (the “City”) Municipal Building is located in the northwest Denver metropolitan area, with municipal offices at 7500 W 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. The City’s area consists of about nine square miles of rolling land adjacent to the Interstate 70 transportation corridor between Denver and the Rocky Mountains. The topography is somewhat unique, with a natural ridge traversing the City. The City is a suburban community of approximately 33,000 residents. Wheat Ridge is a home-rule municipality with an elected mayor and eight council members, and a Council- Manager form of government. Wheat Ridge recognizes the Best Value procurement model which allows the City to appoint suppliers that best meet the needs of the City, taking into consideration proposer qualifications, price, products, and service capabilities and other factors relevant to the City’s policies, programs, administrative resources, and budget.

Responses are due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT.

Commodity categories: Administrative Consulting; Consulting Services (Not Otherwise Classified); Governmental Consulting; Landscaping Consulting; Organizational Development Consulting; Parks Systems Administrative Services; Parks Systems Technical Services.

Contact: Karen O'Donnell, Director of Parks & Recreation (kodonnell@wheatridge.gov, (303) 231-1038).

1 document is attached to the notice: Terms and Conditions Attachment.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wheatridgeco/projects/317279. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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