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Gensler | 2 Gensler | 3 <br />Table of Contents <br />a. Cover Letter <br />b. Title Page <br />c. Project Organization <br />d. Technical Approach & Schedule <br />e. Community Engagement Strategy <br />f. Experience & Qualfications <br />g. Capability & Capacity to Perform Project <br />h. References <br />i. Total Cost <br />j. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda <br />k. E-verify Affidavit Form <br />l. Non-Discrimination Certification Form <br />m. Supplemental Vendor Info: HUB Form <br />October 15, 2024 <br />Jovana Amaro, Purchasing Agent <br />jamaro@orangecountync.gov <br />Subject: Proposal to Orange County Government, Countywide Trails Plan Consultant Services <br /> RFP# : 367-OC5434 <br />Dear Jovana: <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 />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 />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 />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 />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 />generation with access to an improved, equitable, and resilient trails system to use and enjoy for decades to come. <br />We have assembled a team that balances world-class community engagement excellence with local expertise and <br />know how – to ensure that we deliver both an aspirational and implementable planning vision for the trails system: <br />• Gensler will serve as project lead, managing the overall project and team, as well as bringing an industry leading <br />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 />• Palacio 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 />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 />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@gensler.com / 919-239-7828 Jessica_Pearson@gensler.com / 919-327-1862 <br />613 Hillsborough St. <br />Raleigh, NC 27603 <br />Tel 919-239-7828 <br />Fax 919-239-7829 <br />a.OCNC Cover Letter <br />Docusign Envelope ID: EA417244-1B08-4F71-884E-045B78625FB7