Parks & Facilities Inventory and Needs Assessment

The contract seeks a comprehensive inventory and needs assessment of parks, facilities, amenities, and service levels across California, with a focus on identifying disparities in access, equity, staffing, and maintenance capacity. The work will involve collecting and analyzing detailed data on the current state of public recreational resources to uncover gaps in service delivery and resource allocation, ensuring that community needs are accurately reflected in future planning and budgeting decisions. The assessment must evaluate both physical infrastructure and operational capacity, including staffing levels, maintenance backlogs, and equitable distribution of services across demographics and geographic areas. The subcontract is open to qualified vendors with expertise in urban planning, public infrastructure assessment, or data-driven needs analysis, and responses are due by July 15, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating it is primarily for management consulting services related to public sector operations. The scope requires a methodical, statewide approach, with findings intended to inform policies and funding priorities for the California Parks & Recreation agency. There is no specified set-aside for small or disadvantaged businesses, and the place of performance is statewide, meaning the contractor must be prepared to engage with diverse locations across the state.