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12 <br /> MM Cover Letter <br /> Table of Contents <br /> Gensler October 15,2024 <br /> 613 Hillsborough St. <br /> Raleigh.NC 27603 jovana Amaro,Purchasing Agent <br /> Tel 919-239-7828 <br /> Covera. Fax 919-239-7829 jamaro@orangecountync.gov <br /> Subject: Proposal to Orange County Government,Countywide Trails Plan Consultant Services <br /> • Title PageRFP#:367-005434 <br /> c. Dearjovana: <br /> • • • •• • <br /> On behalf of Gensler,and our partners,Surface 678 and Palacio Collaborative,we are pleased to provide the <br /> enclosed proposal for Orange County Government Request for Proposals to develop a countywide trails plan.Our <br /> • Technical Approachi Schedule team looks forward to the opportunity to work with you,local partners,and stakeholders in a process that will <br /> empower the local community to actively participate and influence the planning for a trails master plan. <br /> Communitye. •.•ement Strategy We are excited at the prospect of continuing our great working relationship with Orange County staff and <br /> leadership as we wrap up a ten-month project leading community engagement for the Greene Tract Master <br /> plan.We will bring our experiences from this successful process to bear on this effort to plan,lead,facilitate,and <br /> f. Experience Qualifications coordinate public engagement and planning for a countywide trails plan.We aim to work with you to extend <br /> �.• - the positive,trusting relationships that have developed as part of Orange County outreach associated with your <br /> comprehensive planning. <br /> 1�1 •. Capability i Capacity to Perform Project <br /> 1�1 We understand that the plan must prioritize engagement around building social equity through future public <br /> investment in the built environment.We hope to amplify the impact of these investments affording future <br /> h. Reference generation with access to an improved,equitable,and resilient trails system to use and enjoy for decades to come. <br /> �� io0a We have assembled a team that balances world-class community engagement excellence with local expertise and <br /> 11. • • • know how-to ensure that we deliver both an aspirational and implementable planning vision for the trails system: <br /> i'-®� - <br /> r,F <br /> by <br /> • Gensler will serve as project lead,managing the overall project and team,as well as bringing an industry leading <br /> Acknowledgment of Receipt of ••• • community engagement process and master planning. <br /> Surface 678 will bring their expertise in landscape architect,design,and planning,and local knowledge of Orange <br /> County. <br /> Affidavit FormPalacio Collaborative will provide exceptional knowledge of costs to implement long term plans. <br /> With our office in Raleigh,our team is rooted in the community and on the ground to carry out assessment, <br /> Non-Discri m i nation • • engagement,and collaboration in real time with the Project Steering Committee and the public.We look forward to <br /> working with you,staff,and leadership to fine tune the planning and engagement process.In collaboration with you <br /> and your partners,we believe that our approach offers a strong combination of engagement expertise,relationship- <br /> m. Supplemental •• •: HUB Form building,planning experience,and creative energy that will successfully meet your goals to create a successful trails <br /> master plan for Orange County. <br /> Thank you for considering our team for this important opportunity! <br /> Chad Parker/Project Principal Jessica Pearson/Project Manager <br /> Chad-Parker@gensleccom/919-239-7828 Jessica-Pearson@gensler.com/919-327-1862 <br /> a - <br /> Gensler 1 2 Gensler 1 3 <br />