Town of Apex Study of Land Dedication and Fee-In-Lieu Dedication

The Town of Apex, North Carolina, is soliciting proposals for a professional consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive study of its park land dedication and fee-in-lieu policies. The primary objective is to review and provide recommendations for establishing land dedication values, updating fee-in-lieu rates, and determining credits for the construction of amenities. The scope of work includes assessing current fee practices, analyzing the existing level of service, and ensuring all recommendations comply with the Town's Unified Development Ordinance Article 14 and North Carolina General Statutes 160D-804(d). Key deliverables include a final study report provided in both print and editable digital formats, as well as presentations to the Advisory Commission and Town Council. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Parks Planning Manager Angela Reincke by 4 p.m. on October 16, 2024. Submissions are limited to five pages and must detail the firm's understanding of the project, team qualifications, project experience, and a summary timeline. The Town will award the contract to the most responsible and responsive firm following a combined evaluation by five staff members and the successful negotiation of a fee. Priority consideration will be given to North Carolina-based, women-owned, or minority-owned firms. Selected contractors must provide proof of liability insurance, execute a hold-harmless agreement, and disclose any litigation history from the past five years.