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- maps reflecting the location and functional classification of all existing and proposed park facilities; - technical specifications relating to the physical scale/character and required improvements for each functional class of parks both existing and planned. - text providing additional information on the overall approach to the Comprehensive Park Plan and any information relating to specific aspects of the Plan. • present the Comprehensive Park Plan in a public forum in which public reaction will be solicited; • present the Comprehensive Trail Plan to the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, including any recommendations for modifications offered by the Park Commission; • make changes to drafts of the Comprehensive Park Plan as deemed necessary throughout this process. • Provide the City 40 published copies of the plan following City Council adoption. Consultant Selection This Request for Proposal will be offered to a limited number of local consulting firms that are judged by City Staff to have the experience and personnel necessary to undertake the creative tasks proposed here. Selection of the consultant will be based upon the degree to which the applicant demonstrates its understanding of the tasks proposed here, its willingness to work with public advisory bodies and elected officials, and the competitiveness of the bid in terms of price committed. The consultant selection process will proceed as follows: 1. Request for Proposal will be mailed by the City of Lake Elmo to prospective consultants by [DATE HERE]; 2. City staff will meet with interested firms as a group,(with the Parks Commission invited to observe) — [DATE HERE] 3. Consulting firms will submit written proposals — [DATE HERE] 4. City staff will screen 3 finalist firms — [DATE HERE] 5. Parks Commission and City Council will interview 3 finalists — [DATE HERE] 6. Final selection of the consultant by the City Council — [DATE HERE] Selection of the consultant will be based upon the sum of the following criteria: 1. Consultant's understanding of the tasks proposed above as reflected in the consultant's written proposal and oral interview before the Parks Commission and City Council; 2. Consultant's documented experience with the preparation of similar comprehensive plans relating to parks ; 3. The documented experience and qualifications of the consultant's professional staff that will be working on this project; and, 4. Consultant's proposals for fees and expenses to complete the proposed project.