When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $350,000 – $750,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The work is located in Colorado, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced parks, recreation, and natural resource planning consultancy. Demonstrated expertise in statewide or multi-site strategic planning. Capability in sustainability, resilient ecosystems, and outdoor access planning. Experience addressing deferred maintenance, visitation trends, and financial resilience. Strong public-sector stakeholder engagement and policy planning background.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Colorado, United StatesPosted: October 6, 2026Deadline: November 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

Colorado seeks comprehensive state park strategy services for its 43 state parks, with a long-term planning horizon focused on sustainability, visitor experiences, maintenance, visitation, and financial resilience.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have an active Colorado Vendor Self Service account
Must submit proposal via Colorado Vendor Self Service or Google Forms
Must provide 3 to 5 project examples of similar scope and scale
Must include a one page summary or resume for each key team member
Must provide a price per phase including hourly rates for key team members
Must maintain required insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile Liability
Must be in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State or registered with the IRS as an independent contractor
Must comply with all applicable accessibility requirements

BUDGET

Estimate

$350,000 – $750,000

CONTRACT DURATION

18 months

TIMELINE

RFP Posted: October 2nd, 2026

Questions Due: October 14th, 2026

Answers Posted: October 20th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: November 3rd, 2026

Public Proposal Opening: November 3rd, 2026

Proposal Evaluation Period: November 4th, 2026 – November 18th, 2026

Top Candidate Interviews: December 2nd, 2026 – December 4th, 2026

Notice of Award Decision: December 9th, 2026

Project Start Date: January 4th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 14, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Colorado Department of Natural Resources

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DESCRIPTION

Colorado seeks a vendor to develop a comprehensive strategy for its 43 state parks. The strategy will support the enduring legacy of the park system by addressing resource sustainability, resilient ecosystems, and exceptional, accessible outdoor experiences for current and future generations.

The completed strategy will serve as a foundational guide for policy, investment, and strategic decision-making across Colorado’s State Parks system. It will use a forward-looking planning horizon, such as 2040, and include actionable approaches for deferred maintenance, changing visitation patterns, and long-term financial resilience. Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $350,000 – $750,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The work is located in Colorado, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced parks, recreation, and natural resource planning consultancy
Demonstrated expertise in statewide or multi-site strategic planning
Capability in sustainability, resilient ecosystems, and outdoor access planning
Experience addressing deferred maintenance, visitation trends, and financial resilience
Strong public-sector stakeholder engagement and policy planning background

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