CITY OF ESTACADA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
for
Parks Master Plan Comprehensive Update
Issue Date: January 5, 2026
Proposal Due Date: February 5, 2026
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Purpose and Invitation............................................................................................................3
1.2 Background .............................................................................................................................3
1.3 Schedule...................................................................................................................................4
1.4 RFP Contact ..............................................................................................................................4
1.5 Proposal Withdrawal ................................................................................................................4
1.6 Acceptance, Rejection, or Award of Proposals ...........................................................................4
1.7 Evaluation and Selection of Consultant .....................................................................................5
1.8 Protest of Contract Awards .......................................................................................................5
1.9 Public Records ..........................................................................................................................6
SECTION 2 – SCOPE OF WORK .............................................................................................................7
2.1 Scope of Work ..........................................................................................................................7
SECTION 3 – PROPOSAL FORMAT AND SUBMISSION..........................................................................10
3.1 Proposal Submittal .................................................................................................................10
3.2 Proposal Format .....................................................................................................................10
3.3 Recycled Products Statement..................................................................................................10
SECTION 4 – EVALUATION CRITERIA..................................................................................................11
4.1 Cover Letter............................................................................................................................11
4.3 Project Understanding & Approach .........................................................................................11
4.5 Proposed Schedule .................................................................................................................11
4.6 Past Project Examples .............................................................................................................11
4.7 Project Team Organization......................................................................................................12
4.8 Interview................................................................................................................................12
SECTION 5 – CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................13
5.1 General Contract Requirements ..............................................................................................13
5.2 Payment.................................................................................................................................13
5.3 Insurance ...............................................................................................................................13
5.4 Federal/State/Local Requirements..........................................................................................13
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................14
Attachment “A” Personal Services Contract.......................................................................................15
SECTION 1 – SCOPE OF SERVICES...........................................................................................................15
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SECTION 2 – DUTIES OF CONSULTANT ....................................................................................................15
SECTION 3 – DUTIES OF CITY ................................................................................................................15
SECTION 4 – TERM ............................................................................................................................16
SECTION 5 – PAYMENT .......................................................................................................................16
Section 6 – Termination ................................................................................................................16
SECTION 7 – OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS ..............................................................................................16
SECTION 8 – CONFIDENTIALITY .............................................................................................................16
SECTION 9 – INTEREST OF CONSULTANT .................................................................................................16
SECTION 10 – CONSULTANT’S STATUS....................................................................................................16
Section 11 – Indemnity .................................................................................................................16
Section 12 – Insurance ..................................................................................................................17
SECTION 13 – NO ASSIGNABILITY ..........................................................................................................17
SECTION 14 – RELIANCE UPON PROFESSIONAL SKILL OF CONSULTANT ............................................................17
SECTION 15 – WAIVERS......................................................................................................................17
SECTION 16 – STATE PUBLIC CONTRACT PROVISIONS .................................................................................17
SECTION 17 – ATTORNEY FEES..............................................................................................................19
SECTION 18 – NOTICES.......................................................................................................................19
SECTION 19 – AGREEMENT CONTAINS ALL UNDERSTANDINGS; AMENDMENT...................................................19
SECTION 20 – GOVERNING LAW ...........................................................................................................19
CITY OF ESTACADA: CONSULTANT:..........................................................................................19
Attachment “B” Certificate of Non-Discrimination.............................................................................20
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SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Purpose and Invitation
The City of Estacada, Oregon is requesting proposals from experienced, professional consultants for a
comprehensive update to the City’s Parks Master Plan.
This RFP contains the necessary information to understand the desired qualifications, the consultant selection
process, and the required documentation in submitting a proposal. Procurement documents may be obtained
from the City’s website at: https://www.cityofestacada.org/government/bids-rfps-rfqs/.
1.2 Background
The City of Estacada has approximately 6,000 residents and is located 23 miles southeast of Portland in
Clackamas County, Oregon. The City and its residents take great pride in the parks and access to nature that
Estacada offers.
There are currently five developed parks in the City: Wade Creek Park, Fred Campanella Memorial City Park,
Cazadero Heights Park, Overlook Park, and Gardiner Park. The City maintains the Lake Shore Trail which
connects downtown to Timber Park, which is owned and maintained by PGE. The City has plans to demolish
the current wastewater treatment facility, and turn the old facility site into park space upon completion of
the new facility.
More detail on Estacada’s parks can be found here: https://www.cityofestacada.org/community-
visitors/parks/
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1.3 Schedule
Action
Solicitation Advertisement
Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting*
Location
News Publications, City
Website, Socials Media
Zoom
Date
1/5/2026
1/20/2026
Time
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4:00 PM
Responses to Pre-Proposal Questions
Distributed by City
Email, City Website
1/27/2026
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Proposals Due
City Hall
2/5/2026 4:00 PM
Interviews (if held)
Zoom/Teams
2/11 - 2/12
TBD
Notice of Intent to Award Contract
Contract Negotiations with Successful
Proposer(s)
Challenge Period Expires
City Council Approval of Contract
Begin Contract (Estimated)
Email
Estacada Council
Chambers
2/16/2026
2/23 - 3/3
2/23/2026
3/9/2026
3/10/2026
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6:00 PM
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Desired Project Completion
3/31/2027
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These dates are approximate and subject to change at the sole discretion of the City
*Please register with the City staff contact for this RFP at least two working days prior to the scheduled
Pre-Proposal Meeting.
1.4 RFP Contact
All correspondence regarding this RFP should be directed to:
Allan Wilson, Senior Planner, at planning@cityofestacada.org or 503-630-8260.
1.5 Proposal Withdrawal
Any proposal may be withdrawn at any time before the “Proposal Due” date and the time specified in Section
1.3, by providing a written request for the withdrawal of the proposal to the City. A duly authorized
representative of the firm shall execute the request. Withdrawal of a proposal will not prejudice the right of
the proposer to file a new proposal on this or future solicitations. Proposals may not be withdrawn within the
thirty days (30) following the proposal’s due date.
1.6 Acceptance, Rejection, or Award of Proposals
The City may reject or accept any or all proposal or parts thereof, submitted in response to this RFP.
The City reserves the following rights to:
a. Disregard any or all irregularities in the proposals.
b. Reject any or all proposals or portions thereof upon finding it is in the public interest to do so.
c. Base award with respect to any or all information supplied by proposer in their proposal and the
City’s investigation into the qualifications, experience, and responsibility of proposer.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.