Boone County Parks – Union Park Master Plan Update

Boone County, Kentucky, is soliciting proposals from qualified professional consultants to update and develop the Union Park Master Plan, originally completed in 2004. Since then, the county’s population has grown significantly from approximately 98,256 to over 144,000 residents, increasing demand on its parks and recreation facilities. The project’s scope includes comprehensive demographic analysis, assessment of the current portfolio of 32 parks covering roughly 1,918 acres, public engagement through workshops and surveys, and the formulation of a Vision Statement and Level of Service Standards. Deliverables include technical reports, draft and final master plans, executive summaries, implementation plans phased across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons, and digital GIS-based maps. The consultant will collaborate with a Master Plan Advisory Committee and present findings to county officials and stakeholders. Boone County will provide base mapping and GIS data to facilitate the planning process. The solicitation, identified as BCFY26-70 and issued by the County’s Parks and Recreation department, requires proposals to be submitted electronically by May 15, 2026. While the contract type is not explicitly stated, it is a competitive solicitation under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services. The county places emphasis on compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including anti-discrimination laws and drug-free workplace policies, along with insurance requirements covering workers’ compensation and general liability. The solicitation also requires documentation for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and resident bidder status if claimed. Evaluation is based on qualifications, experience, approach, quality, conformity, and suitability, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror. Contract administration details such as payment procedures, invoicing methods, and specific performance timelines are not delineated, but the place of performance is Boone County, Kentucky. Offerors are responsible for safety, permitting, and adherence to the solicitation specifications, with the county holding acceptance authority. Addenda, if any, are posted on the county’s procurement portal, and it is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor updates prior to submission.