Georgia · Georgia

Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreations AuthorityIssuing agency·Georgia·via the Georgia Procurement Registry (DOAS)

17days left

Due Sep 10, 2026·Posted Aug 14, 2026

AI takeaways

Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority is soliciting proposals for a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan for parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open spaces serving Valdosta and Lowndes County, Georgia.
Bids are due September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, with a project budget not to exceed $120,000.
The plan will guide capital investment, programming, land acquisition, and operational decisions over the next 10 years.
The scope includes community engagement, needs assessment, inventory, financial analysis, and a prioritized capital improvement plan.
Key deliverables include 10 printed copies of the final plan, electronic versions, and presentation boards.
The procurement method is Competitive Sealed Bid.
Requirement: The selected firm must maintain statutory Workers' Compensation insurance with Employers' liability limits of not less than $500,000 per accident.
Requirement: The selected firm must maintain Automobile liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit.
Requirement: The selected firm must maintain Comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate.
Requirement: The selected firm must maintain Professional services liability (Errors & Omissions) insurance for a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence/claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate.

Est. value: Not to exceed…
Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Documents: 1 file

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Contact the buyer

Paul Batts

pbatts@vlpra.comEmail (229) 300-8635Phone

Location:

Georgia

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Solicitation

PE-69270-NONST-2027-000000001

Method

Competitive Sealed Bid

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Develop a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan that includes community engagement, needs assessment, inventory of existing facilities, financial analysis, and a prioritized capital improvement plan.
Submit one original, four copies, and one electronic copy (PDF on USB drive) of the proposal, including a cover letter, firm qualifications, project team details, project understanding and approach, schedule, references, and fee proposal.
Deliver 10 printed copies of the final approved plan, 10 printed copies for review, 1 hard copy for duplication, electronic versions in PDF and editable Microsoft Office formats, and two 36x48 presentation boards.
Present the final plan to the VLPRA Board for adoption and attend the adoption meeting in person.

Requirements

From the documents

Estimated value: Not to exceed $120,000

Posted Scope of Work

Invitation to Bid# 11-27 VLPRA is seeking qualified planning and consulting firms to develop a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan for parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open spaces serving the Valdosta-Lowndes County community. The plan will help guide future recreational needs, improvements, and development throughout the area. Bid number must be on outside of mailing envelope or it will be disqualified. Bid Opening Date Thursday September 10, 2026 time is posted on attached documents. These documents can also be found on VLPRA's website at https://vlpra.com/bids.aspx?bidID=9. VLPRA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids or proposals or to make any other decisions deemed to be in the best interest of the Authority. Paul Batts, Purchasing Agent.

BID # 01-27 P a g e | 2
NOTICE TO DEALERS/VENDORS

Any prices bid by dealer/vendor on any items offered to the Valdosta Lowndes County
Parks & Recreation Authority (VLPRA) shall be the price effective at the date of delivery.
No delivery date of “ASAP” (As Soon As Possible) shall be considered acceptable on items
that have a maximum delivery date listed in the specifications.
VLPRA reserves the right to accept alternate bids on any or all items where maximum
delivery date, as listed in the specifications, is not met by dealer/vendor.
Signature below of authorized agent for dealer/vendor shall constitute recognition and
acceptance of all conditions of the sale as listed above.
All shipping is to be FOB Valdosta, GA 31603 and included in total price unless otherwise
stated in the bid document.
Please be aware that private and public mail carriers are not always reliable on next-day
delivery in our area. Please assure your response is sent in plenty of time to reach us. As
you know, late responses are not acceptable. If you utilize the US Postal Service and mail
your response to the physical address, the chances are high it will be diverted to our post
office box so allow extra time for delivery.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The Consultant shall provide services including project initiation and discovery, community and stakeholder engagement, needs assessment, inventory and assessment of existing system, financial and operational analysis, goals/priorities/recommendations, capital improvement plan and implementation strategy, and final deliverables such as a full draft Plan, final adopted Plan, Executive Summary, GIS data, and a final presentation to the VLPRA Board.

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Documents

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Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the project budget?

The project budget is not to exceed $120,000.

When is the bid opening date?

The bid opening date is September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST.

Who is the contact for questions?

Questions should be directed via email to Paul Batts at pbatts@vlpra.com.

What insurance is required for the selected firm?

The selected firm must maintain Workers' Compensation, Automobile liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Comprehensive general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), and Professional services liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/claim, $2,000,000 aggregate).

Full source recordEvery field Georgia Procurement Registry published, untouched

Title

Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Detail

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Excerpt

BID # 01-27 P a g e | 1 INVITATION TO BID P. O. BOX 1746 VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31603 BID # 01-27 FOR: Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan BID ISSUANCE: 08/14/2026 BID OPENING DATE: 09/10/2026 TIME: 10:00A.M. EST LOCATION: 1901 N. Barack Obama Blvd, Valdosta GA, 31601 Admin Office PURCHASING AGENT Paul Batts, Director of Business Operations (229) 259-3507 BID # 01-27 P a g e | 2 NOTICE TO DEALERS/VENDORS 1. Any prices bid by dealer/vendor on any items offered to the Valdosta Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority (VLPRA) shall be the price effective at the date of delivery. 2. No delivery date of “ASAP” (As Soon As Possible) shall be considered acceptable on items that have a maximum delivery date listed in the specifications. 3. VLPRA reserves the right to accept alternate bids on any or all items where maximum delivery date, as listed in the specifications, is not met by dealer/vendor. 4. Signature below of authorized agent for dealer/vendor shall constitute recognition and acceptance of all conditions of the sale as listed above. 5. All shipping is to be FOB Valdosta, GA 31603 and included in total price unless otherwise stated in the bid document. 6. Please be aware that private and public mail carriers are not always reliable on next-day delivery in our area. Please assure your response is sent in plenty of time to reach us. As you know, late responses are not acceptable. If you utilize the US Postal Service and mail your response to the physical address, the chances are high it will be diverted to our post office box so allow extra time for delivery.

Attachments

Id: 52473485
Url: https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/downloadAttachment?attachmentId=52473485&sourceSystemType=gpr20
Name: Invitation to Bid Packet for Comprehensive Pa.pdf

Contact Name

Paul Batts

Description

Category Type

Services / Special Projects

Contact Email

pbatts@vlpra.com

Contact Phone

(229) 300-8635

Status

Open

Listing

Title: Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Status: Open
Approval: A
Ending In: 17 days
Noia Days: 0
Source Id: gpr20
E Source Id: gpr20
Agency Code: 69270
Agency Name: Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreations Authority
Sole Source: No
Closing Date: Sep 10, 2026
Posting Date: Aug 14, 2026
Electronic Bid: No
Esource Number: PE-69270-NONST-2027-000000001
Financial Year: 2027
Bid Process Type: Non-State Agency
Closing Date Str: Sep 10, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Government Type: county
Posting Date Str: Aug 14, 2026 @ 01:47 PM
Closing Date Sort: 1789048800000
Posting Date Sort: 1786729666000
Esource Number Key: PE-69270-NONST-2027-000000001
Tooltip Closing Date: Sep 10, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Tooltip Posting Date: Aug 14, 2026 @ 01:47 PM

Enriched

Yes

Closing Ms

1789048800000

Posting Ms

1786729666000

Agency Name

Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreations Authority

Category Label

All Categories

Esource Number

PE-69270-NONST-2027-000000001

Government Type

county

Source System Type

gpr20

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Georgia · Georgia

Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreations AuthorityIssuing agency·Georgia·via the Georgia Procurement Registry (DOAS)

17days left

Due Sep 10, 2026·Posted Aug 14, 2026

AI takeaways

Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority is soliciting proposals for a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan for parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open spaces serving Valdosta and Lowndes County, Georgia.
Bids are due September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, with a project budget not to exceed $120,000.
The plan will guide capital investment, programming, land acquisition, and operational decisions over the next 10 years.
The scope includes community engagement, needs assessment, inventory, financial analysis, and a prioritized capital improvement plan.
Key deliverables include 10 printed copies of the final plan, electronic versions, and presentation boards.
The procurement method is Competitive Sealed Bid.
Requirement: The selected firm must maintain statutory Workers' Compensation insurance with Employers' liability limits of not less than $500,000 per accident.
Requirement: The selected firm must maintain Automobile liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit.
Requirement: The selected firm must maintain Comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate.
Requirement: The selected firm must maintain Professional services liability (Errors & Omissions) insurance for a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence/claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate.

Est. value: Not to exceed…
Method: Competitive Sealed Bid
Documents: 1 file

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Contact the buyer

Paul Batts

pbatts@vlpra.comEmail (229) 300-8635Phone

Location:

Georgia

Open in Maps ↗

Solicitation

PE-69270-NONST-2027-000000001

Method

Competitive Sealed Bid

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Develop a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan that includes community engagement, needs assessment, inventory of existing facilities, financial analysis, and a prioritized capital improvement plan.
Submit one original, four copies, and one electronic copy (PDF on USB drive) of the proposal, including a cover letter, firm qualifications, project team details, project understanding and approach, schedule, references, and fee proposal.
Deliver 10 printed copies of the final approved plan, 10 printed copies for review, 1 hard copy for duplication, electronic versions in PDF and editable Microsoft Office formats, and two 36x48 presentation boards.
Present the final plan to the VLPRA Board for adoption and attend the adoption meeting in person.

Requirements

From the documents

Estimated value: Not to exceed $120,000

Posted Scope of Work

BID # 01-27 P a g e | 2
NOTICE TO DEALERS/VENDORS

Any prices bid by dealer/vendor on any items offered to the Valdosta Lowndes County
Parks & Recreation Authority (VLPRA) shall be the price effective at the date of delivery.
No delivery date of “ASAP” (As Soon As Possible) shall be considered acceptable on items
that have a maximum delivery date listed in the specifications.
VLPRA reserves the right to accept alternate bids on any or all items where maximum
delivery date, as listed in the specifications, is not met by dealer/vendor.
Signature below of authorized agent for dealer/vendor shall constitute recognition and
acceptance of all conditions of the sale as listed above.
All shipping is to be FOB Valdosta, GA 31603 and included in total price unless otherwise
stated in the bid document.
Please be aware that private and public mail carriers are not always reliable on next-day
delivery in our area. Please assure your response is sent in plenty of time to reach us. As
you know, late responses are not acceptable. If you utilize the US Postal Service and mail
your response to the physical address, the chances are high it will be diverted to our post
office box so allow extra time for delivery.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

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Documents

Download zip

Document 1Link

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Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the project budget?

The project budget is not to exceed $120,000.

When is the bid opening date?

The bid opening date is September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST.

Who is the contact for questions?

Questions should be directed via email to Paul Batts at pbatts@vlpra.com.

What insurance is required for the selected firm?

Full source recordEvery field Georgia Procurement Registry published, untouched

Title

Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Detail

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Excerpt

Attachments

Id: 52473485
Url: https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/downloadAttachment?attachmentId=52473485&sourceSystemType=gpr20
Name: Invitation to Bid Packet for Comprehensive Pa.pdf

Contact Name

Paul Batts

Description

Category Type

Services / Special Projects

Contact Email

pbatts@vlpra.com

Contact Phone

(229) 300-8635

Status

Open

Listing

Title: Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Status: Open
Approval: A
Ending In: 17 days
Noia Days: 0
Source Id: gpr20
E Source Id: gpr20
Agency Code: 69270
Agency Name: Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreations Authority
Sole Source: No
Closing Date: Sep 10, 2026
Posting Date: Aug 14, 2026
Electronic Bid: No
Esource Number: PE-69270-NONST-2027-000000001
Financial Year: 2027
Bid Process Type: Non-State Agency
Closing Date Str: Sep 10, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Government Type: county
Posting Date Str: Aug 14, 2026 @ 01:47 PM
Closing Date Sort: 1789048800000
Posting Date Sort: 1786729666000
Esource Number Key: PE-69270-NONST-2027-000000001
Tooltip Closing Date: Sep 10, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Tooltip Posting Date: Aug 14, 2026 @ 01:47 PM

Enriched

Yes

Closing Ms

1789048800000

Posting Ms

1786729666000

Agency Name

Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreations Authority

Category Label

All Categories

Esource Number

PE-69270-NONST-2027-000000001

Government Type

county

Source System Type

gpr20

Surety · through Light RFPbid bond free · p&p flat 3%

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Most Georgia work asks for the two below, and the solicitation documents are where it’s stated. Here’s what each costs through Light RFP if you need one.

Bid BondUsually 5–10% of your bid

Due with your bid

FreeGet this one →

Performance & Payment BondUsually 100% of the contract

Due after award

Flat 3%Get this one →

$0, forever48-hr responseA-ratedSoft pull

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