2024/10/09 Council Agenda Packet

City Council Agenda Item Cover Sheet Project title: Authorize release of Request for Proposal #2024-127 General RFP for Parks Partnerships as substantially provided Council Bill # Project: General RFP for Parks Partnerships Partner/Supplier: To be determined Location: Various Preceding action: None Fund: N/A Agenda dates requested: Briefing Proposed action Consent 10/9/24 Action Ordinance Public hearing Yes X No Budget amendment: Yes X No PowerPoint presentation: Yes X No Attachments: Request for Proposal Department(s) involved: Procurement & Parks and Facilities Contact person: Theresa Bauccio-Teschlog Phone number: (425) 257-8901 Email: tbauccio@everettwa.gov Initialed by: HB Department head Administration Council President Fiscal summary statement: Resulting contracts will be brought to the council for consideration and award. Project summary statement: The City is requesting the City Council authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit the community for possible public, private, and non-profit partnership proposals for ideas to provide better value for the citizens through partnerships. The RFP is intended to solicit ideas from the public regarding the utilization of park properties or park facilities for community benefit. Proposals could result in public, private, or non-profit partnerships that may increase recreation opportunities for the public, re-purpose or recondition park assets for community use, decrease costs to fund the parks, and generate additional revenue. This process allows non-profits, businesses, or private individuals to partner with the City to improve the community. If viable proposals are received, the City intends to award multiple contracts from proposals submitted in response to this solicitation. Proposers are encouraged to provide proposals that will enhance the scope of present operations and offer revenue-generating opportunities for the City. The City anticipates this may be a reoccurring opportunity to explore public-private or non-profit partnerships. This will be the fifth year that the RFP process has been conducted. Recommendation (exact action requested of Council): Authorize release of Request for Proposal #2024-127 General RFP for Parks Partnerships as substantially provided.