Morrow County, Oregon issued a competitive RFP (2026‑160‑PR) seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive 20‑year Parks Master Plan for the county’s park system, including public outreach, inventory of existing facilities, needs assessment, policy development, and a capital‑improvement implementation strategy. The scope covers Anson Wright Memorial Park, Cutsforth Park, the Morrow‑Grant County OHV Park, and all other county parks, with a focus on recreation opportunities, campground modernization, trail and OHV planning, tourism promotion, and operational sustainability. The award was intent‑to‑be given to Nexus Planning Services, LLC. The solicitation set a not‑to‑exceed fee of $62,500, required four sealed copies (or one electronic submission), and emphasized a strong public‑engagement plan, experience with Oregon recreation‑planning requirements, and a grant‑ready deliverable.
• Scope: inventory, stakeholder outreach, needs analysis, policy & metrics, capital‑improvement plan, final master‑plan documentation.
• Evaluation: project understanding (25 pts), firm experience (20 pts), key personnel (20 pts), public‑engagement strategy (15 pts), implementation/grant readiness (10 pts), cost (10 pts).
• Key dates: proposal due 6/24/2026 4 PM PST; intent‑to‑award 8/10/2026; protest deadline 8/17/2026.