The Clay County Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites (hereafter referred to as "Parks Department") is requesting proposals (hereafter referred to as “RFP”) from qualified, consulting firms with diverse local and national experience in the field of Parks & Recreation (hereafter referred to as "Proposer") in the development of a Master Plan and Strategic Plan (hereafter referred to as "Plans"). a. The selected Proposer will have proven innovative approaches; experience and knowledge in park, facility, and recreation planning; project management and ability to effectively blend sections, plans, documents, and conceptstogether; produce a concise and easily understandable plan; transfer, if available, real-time charts and spreadsheetsto the Parks Department; and work closely with Parks Department staff and Board in preparing the Plans.