Park Ranger Program Feasibility Study

The City of West Sacramento is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to conduct a comprehensive Park Ranger Program Feasibility Study. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the need, scope, structure, cost, and potential benefits of implementing a Park Ranger program within the City of West Sacramento. The selected Proposer will be required to complete the Scope of Work, which includes tasks such as needs assessment, benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, operational and organizational analysis, financial analysis, and recommendations. The Proposer will also be required to provide a written feasibility report and present findings to the Parks, Recreation and Intergenerational Services Commission and City Council. Some key aspects of the job include: • Conducting a needs assessment to evaluate current safety, enforcement, educational, and environmental stewardship needs across the parks, trails, and open space system • Researching comparable Park Ranger programs in similar sized municipalities to identify best practices, staffing models, training requirements, and community engagement strategies • Conducting stakeholder engagement, including interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders, such as city staff, City Council, county officials, law enforcement, fire, park users, park commissioners, and community groups • Analyzing the jurisdictional roles and legal authorities associated with a Park Ranger program, including the comparison between sworn and unsworn personnel • Providing proposed job descriptions and employment requirements for Park Ranger positions • Estimating the cost of implementing a Park Ranger program, including personnel, training, equipment, and ongoing operations, and exploring funding sources, including grants, public/private partnerships, or reallocation of existing resources