Request for Proposals (RFP) for Cost of Service Analysis for Parks & Recreation RFP # 326000423
WORK SUMMARY: The Town of Gilbert, Arizona (hereinafter “Town”) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive Cost of Service Analysis and develop a sustainable Cost Recovery Model for the Parks & Recreation Department. Gilbert has not comprehensively revised its fee schedule in approximately ten years. The selected firm will analyze the Department’s current fee structure, expenses, and revenue for all operations – including but not limited to facility rentals, ramada rentals, athletic field reservations, open space rentals, program and activity registration fees, and special event fees – and deliver a tiered cost recovery framework, benchmarking analysis, specific fee recommendations, and tools that Department staff can use to maintain the model on an ongoing basis.
AWARD TERMS: The Agreement shall commence upon execution and remain in effect through June 30, 2027. No services may be performed until a Notice to Proceed has been issued. Intermediate milestones are identified in the schedule set forth below.
ISSUE DATE: May 27, 2026
DUE DATE: June 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm Local Arizona Time
PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: June 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm Local Arizona Time In Person: 50 E. Civic Center Dr. Gilbert AZ 85296 Tower Room, Room 146 Microsoft Teams: Pre-Proposal Conference Link. Meeting ID: 288 739 295 679 18 Passcode: 56dL9Z7k It is highly recommended that all prospective Proposers attend either in person OR virtually.
DEADLINE FOR INQUIRIES: The deadline for submitting inquiries is June 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm, Local Arizona Time. All questions must be submitted in writing. Inquiries received after the stated deadline will not be addressed. The Town of Gilbert reserves the right to issue amendments to this RFP after the question-and-answer period has closed. It is responsibility of each Proposer to review www.gilbertaz.gov/rfp for any addenda issued.
SUBMITTAL PROCESS: Please email your proposal in PDF format to Dior Chapman at dior.chapman@gilbertaz.gov by 2:00 pm, Local Arizona Time on June 24, 2026. Clearly label the PDF with the RFP name, RFP number, and your firm’s name. You will receive email confirmation upon receipt and the “As Read List” will be posted at www.gilbertaz.gov/rfp. Late proposals will not be accepted.
DOCUMENTS AVAILABILITY: Proposal documents are available at no charge at the Town of Gilbert website www.gilbertaz.gov/rfp.
CONTACT: Dior Chapman | 480-503-6703 | dior.chapman@gilbertaz.gov
RIGHT TO REJECT PROPOSALS: Gilbert reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any informality in a proposal or withhold the Award for any reason Gilbert determines.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Gilbert is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and women owned businesses are encouraged to submit proposals on this solicitation.
Pub: May 27, 28, 29, 30, 2026