Greenspace RFQ.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- S-KY0010-00001244
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- Linn County, Oregon
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This document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the City of Yachats, Oregon for a landscape architect to transform a 40,000 square foot sod field into a new municipal park. The project will include design and construction of plantings, paths, and a small amphitheater, with a focus on incorporating native and coastal-appropriate vegetation. The project is planned to be designed in fiscal year 2021-2022 and constructed in fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. The RFQ asks respondents to provide qualifications on their park design experience, landscape design process, staff expertise, native plant incorporation, surveying capabilities, soil berm engineering, furnishing approaches, and wetlands experience.
The related state and local contract opportunity is for the park plan implementation, which will be located in Lincoln County, Oregon. Funding sources and amounts are not specified in the RFQ document.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Greenspace survey results.pdf | ||
| PW-21-01 -Proposal Opening Results.pdf |
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Yachats Greenspace
Oregonbuys.com
Open Market Bid S-KY0010-00001244
1.0 PURPOSE, BACKGROUND AND SCOPE OF WORK
1.01 PURPOSE
a) The City of Yachats is requesting submittal of Qualifications for a Landscape Architect to transform a 40K square foot sod field to a park, incorporating plants, paths, and a small amphitheater
1.02 BACKGROUND
a) The area is located immediately behind the City Hall, adjacent to the city Commons and
Pavilion and abuts a constructed wetland with a boardwalk. (Image below). This new park will be a key feature of the city and an important citizen and visitor amenity.
b) Following requests from three citizen groups for specific uses and a review of the 2011 Park
Master Plan, the Parks and Commons Commission (PCC) developed a survey to solicit community input. 234 surveys were returned from nine hundred sent. The result highlights are included in the attached community presentation. Of note, the community preferred plantings and an area to gather versus specific uses like a dog park or a ball field.
1.03 SCOPE OF WORK
The project will begin with a Landscape design.
a) Geographic, Topography and Hydrology surveys will be needed to complete the design.
b) Include a berm and planting plans emphasizing native plants and plants appropriate for a windy coastal environment.
c) Amenities and furnishing plans.
d) Recommendations for preserving or restoring the storm water fed pond which may be experiencing eutrophication.
1.04 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE
a) Fiscal year 21/22: Design and cost estimates.
b) Fiscal year 22/23 & 23/24: Construction and Planting.
2.0 Qualification Questions.
a) Please submit answers with your qualification’s submission.
2.01 Questions
a) Describe your experience designing municipal parks. (Especially those of approximately 40K sq ft.)
b) What process do you follow when designing a park?
c) Who on your staff is the landscape designer (plant selection and placement)?
d) What experience do they have with Central Oregon Coast plantings?
e) Will you solicit input from coastal plant specialists?
f) Describe how you might incorporate native plants in your design.
g) Do you have on staff Topographic, Geotech, and Hydrology survey expertise? If not, how will you meet these needs?
h) Describe your experience designing and engineering soil berms. Is there a Civil engineer on staff or available?
i) What is your approach to landscape furnishings specifically regarding issues with the unhoused?
j) What are your capabilities for in-house project management (tools, personnel, report formats, etc.)?
k) Describe your experience with wetlands regulation and maintenance.
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