INTRODUCTION

The Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency (TMRPA) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for consulting services to assist in the development of a Natural Resources Plan. Accordingly, TMRPA is inviting consultants to respond to this RFQ. Included in this RFQ is a draft scope of potential services and tasks and other information describing this potential opportunity.

OBJECTIVES AND GOALS

The objective of this RFQ is to develop a Natural Resource Plan that will help connect long-range land use, transportation, and resource planning efforts. TMRPA's primary goals are to:

1. Create an inventory of natural resources in the Truckee Meadows
2. Create a map of natural resource areas that should be protected
3. Create an inventory of organizations and contacts that manage and/or protect natural resources
4. Identify natural resource issues and develop strategies to mitigate them
5. Make natural resource policy recommendations to be included in the Truckee Meadows Regional Plan

RFQ SUBMITTAL AND REQUESTED INFORMATION

Submittals should include:

1. Introduction: provide a brief letter of introduction on the consultant's letterhead.
2. Professional Qualifications: describe the professional credentials of the consultant and team.
3. Capability and Experience: provide a profile of experiences that illustrate the consultant's creative approach to similar projects including information pertaining to timeliness, staying within budget, and working with others in a team environment to meet the client's needs.
4. Approach: provide a framework or general approach to address the project objectives and goals that does not exceed two (2) pages.
   • TMRPA recognizes that the specific tasks for the project will be developed during Phase 1; however, TMRPA seeks to understand the general approach the consultant will take.
5. References: provide information and a minimum of two references on work relating to natural resource projects.
6. Proposed Fees and Costs: provide a listing of fees for members of the consulting team who would be involved in the project, including any support personnel.
7. A statement of willingness (or unwillingness) to undertake designated tasks for a flat fee for the project, i.e. "all inclusive" fee for all services.

To see full RFQ and submittal guidelines, please visit tmrpa.org/rfq

Deadline for Submittal

Friday, April 30, 2021