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21 <br /> 2. Technical approach to the project, proposed tasks, and 20 <br /> timeline to complete work <br /> 3. Project Organization 15 <br /> 4. Consultant's capability and capacity to perform project 10 <br /> 5. Community Engagement Strategy 20 <br /> 6. Total cost of proposed services 20 <br /> Total 100 <br /> Based on the proposal evaluation process, the review committee unanimously recommends <br /> Gensler for contract award. Gensler is a nationally-recognized land planning and community <br /> engagement consulting firm with a Raleigh office dedicated to the North Carolina Piedmont that <br /> supports 45 staff. Gensler features the Gensler Research Institute, which explores equitable <br /> design solutions to create diverse spaces for clients and communities. Gensler is being supported <br /> by VHB on this project, utilizing VHB's prior experiences in working with both towns and the county <br /> on varied planning projects, most recently a Traffic Impact Analysis for St. Paul's Village, located <br /> at the intersection of Rogers Road and Purefoy Drive. <br /> Summary of Project Scope and Approach <br /> The Gensler and VHB proposal is intended to assist Orange County, the Town of Carrboro, and <br /> the Town of Chapel Hill with community engagement services to coordinate and manage the <br /> community engagement strategy for the development of the Greene Tract Master Plan. <br /> Community engagement efforts will be a central component to the master planning process and <br /> will encompass innovative and inclusive community engagement initiatives, focusing on <br /> underserved communities and communities of color. <br /> All services on behalf of the Greene Tract must be consistent with the "mutual promises and <br /> obligations" for"Public Participation and Decision-Making" established by the 2021 Greene Tract <br /> ILA, including commitments to Public Engagement, Affordable and Mixed Income Housing and <br /> other uses, a School Site with Public Recreation, Connectivity, and a Development Agreement. <br /> The project features a 16-month timeline, with 12 months dedicated to direct public engagement. <br /> Over this timeline, Gensler and VHB will use a four-phased approach to provide these services <br /> to the Greene Tract partners: <br /> o Phase A: Planning & Strategy, featuring an Engagement Strategy and <br /> Communications Roadmap, and a Planning Report that includes Site Visit findings, <br /> a Community Asset Map, and initial interview findings; <br /> o Phase B: Engagement Implementation, featuring more in-depth interviews, <br /> listening sessions, a public survey, design workshops, community event tabling, <br /> and community walk and talks; <br /> o Phase C: Synthesis & Initial Design Recommendations, featuring an Insights <br /> Summary and Guiding Principles and an Oral Histories Temporary Installation; and <br /> o Phase D: Design Alignment & Ongoing Outreach (in coordination with the design <br /> services consultant) featuring final design workshops, an open house, and a Final <br /> Recommendations Report and Master Plan Report <br />