Parks and Trails Visitor Impact Study Service

Overview

Mapping, GIS & Surveying

Elk River, Minnesota, United StatesPosted 29 days agoDeadline: April 27th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Study of visitor impact, usage trends, and economic contributions related to parks and trails in Elk River, Minnesota, to guide future planning and investment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Work must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a Landscape Architect and/or Professional Planner licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota
Must demonstrate extensive experience conducting studies for local and regional parks and trails
Must provide three project descriptions for recent projects similar in scope
Must provide a project organizational chart
Must provide resumes of the project manager, principal and key staff
Must provide a project budget as a separate document with estimated hours and 2026 hourly rates
Must provide a statement of project understanding, proposed approach and coordination methods
Must provide a schedule that outlines key tasks, milestones and critical sequence

BUDGET

Estimate

$25,000 – $75,000

CONTRACT DURATION

7 months

TIMELINE

Solicit Request for Proposal: April 8th, 2026

Deadline for questions: April 17th, 2026

Clarifications sent to all firms: April 21st, 2026

Quotes due: April 27th, 2026

Awarding of contract: On or before May 22nd, 2026

Desired project completion: December 30th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 17th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Sherburne County Parks And Recreation Department

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Elk River, Minnesota seeks a vendor to conduct a comprehensive visitor impact study for local parks and trails. The project will determine current visitor use numbers, identify peak visitation times, analyze usage trends, and assess the economic impact associated with present and projected demographic changes.

Key components include visitor use and trend analysis, visitor journey and economic impact analysis, public health and quality of life assessments, as well as evaluation of non-market benefits. The selected vendor will also be responsible for delivering technical files and data, providing recommendations for future planning and investment, and presenting detailed reporting and presentations to stakeholders.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.