Appendix A-4 190-376_RiverParkFeasibilityStudy_with_Appendix 2020.pdf

This document is a request for proposals (RFP) issued by the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority (CPPDA) for professional services to serve as the project manager for the River Park at Canal Place project. The project is a multi-jurisdictional effort to create a whitewater park and associated amenities along the North Branch of the Potomac River in the City of Cumberland, Maryland, within Allegany County. The project will involve the removal of the Cumberland Industrial Dam, the construction of in-stream whitewater features, and the development of green space, trails, canoe/kayak access, viewing areas, parking, and fishing access. The RFP outlines the project details, including the project area, conceptual plans, and the City of Cumberland's lead role in the dam removal aspect of the project. Proposals are due by a specified date, and the selected firm will serve as the project manager for the duration of the project.

The RFP does not provide specific pricing terms or set-asides, but it indicates that the project will be funded through a combination of sources. The document also does not mention any incumbent contractors or the current environmental conditions of the project area. The RFP emphasizes the need for the selected firm to have expertise in project management, as well as experience with whitewater park development, stream restoration, and multi-jurisdictional coordination.