Description
The Cherokee Nation is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Strategic Plan for the Cherokee National Trail System (CNTS). The contractor will conduct an existing‑conditions inventory, GIS mapping, community and stakeholder engagement, benefit analyses, and develop a phased implementation and prioritization roadmap. The final deliverable is a full Strategic Plan (including maps, design guidelines, branding concepts, and a maintenance/operations framework) due by 31 December 2026.
• Perform trail‑system assessment, GIS data collection, and land‑status screening across the Nation’s 7,000 sq mi jurisdiction.
• Create economic and public‑health impact analyses and a culturally‑responsive engagement strategy.
• Develop design standards, branding, prioritization matrix, cost estimates, and funding/grant strategies; deliver draft (Oct 1 2026) and final (Dec 31 2026) plans.