IWQ 2606 Design Services Hidden Creek Park.pdf

CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA

INFORMAL WRITTEN QUOTE (IWQ) IWQ 26-06

Park Design / Concept Planning Services Hidden Creek Park

Project Name: Hidden Creek Park / Concept Planning Services Issue Date: October 23, 2026 Proposal Due Date: November 20, 2026 at 2pm Copies of Proposal Required: (1) Original, (1) Copy, and (1) Electronic PDF on a

USB drive Proposal Submission Location: Purchasing Department

City of Dunwoody 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.

Dunwoody, GA 30338

Questions Due By: November 6, 2026

1. Purpose The City of Dunwoody is requesting an Informal Written Quote from qualified firms to provide park design and concept planning services for Perimeter Park @ Dunwoody MARTA Station, a 5.65-acre park near 150 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE, Dunwoody, Georgia. The selected consultant will support future park planning by facilitating public engagement and producing a final concept plan with planning-level cost information.

2. Project Background and Intent Stakeholder Coordination: The consultant shall include coordination with the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (Perimeter CID), Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Coro Realty – owner of Perimeter Station, and Brookfield Properties – owner of Perimeter Mall in addition to City staff and the public, to understand stakeholder goals, site access considerations, transit interface opportunities, operational constraints, and potential partnership considerations for Perimeter Park @ Dunwoody MARTA Station.

Perimeter Park @ Dunwoody MARTA Station is intended to be evaluated as part of the City’s ongoing parks planning efforts. The consultant shall assess existing site conditions and opportunities, develop alternatives for future park improvements, and prepare a concept plan that can guide future capital planning, grant applications, and phased implementation. The planning effort should reflect community needs, site constraints, operational considerations, and the City’s long-term goals for quality park facilities.

3. Scope of Services At a minimum, the consultant shall provide the following services:

Task I – Inventory and Analysis

• Conduct one kick-off meeting with City staff to review project goals, available background information, stakeholder coordination needs, and schedule.

• Collect and review available information regarding site conditions, topography, utilities, floodplain, stream buffers, tree impacts, access, and other development constraints.

• Prepare a base map using available GIS and publicly available data.

• Perform a site visit and visual assessment with photo documentation.

• Prepare a site analysis exhibit identifying opportunities, constraints, and issues relevant to future design.

• Conduct a high-level review of nearby parks and facilities within approximately a 2-mile radius, plus future development at nearby High Street, to help assess access to greenspace and recreation amenities.

• Attend one staff/stakeholder meeting to review inventory and analysis findings, including participation by Perimeter CID, MARTA, and Perimeter Mall as requested by the City.

Task II – Draft Concept Plan Development

• Develop two draft concept plans for Perimeter Park @ Dunwoody MARTA Station for staff and public review.

• Provide 2D rendered concept plans with annotations describing major features and proposed uses.

• Provide supporting precedent images and narrative descriptions as needed to explain each concept.

• Attend one staff/stakeholder meeting to review the draft concepts, including participation by Perimeter CID, MARTA, and Perimeter Mall as requested by the City.

• Conduct one public open house to present concepts and gather feedback; invite Perimeter CID, MARTA, and Perimeter Mall representatives as project stakeholders.

• Attend one follow-up review meeting with City staff, Perimeter CID, MARTA, Perimeter Mall, and/or City Council to confirm preferred direction.

Task III – Concept Plan Development

• Prepare a Draft Concept Plan based on site analysis, City feedback, stakeholder input, and public input.

• Provide supporting narrative, graphics, and a planning-level opinion of probable cost.

• Attend one meeting with City staff and key stakeholders to review the Draft Concept Plan.

• Review comments with City staff, Perimeter CID, MARTA, and Perimeter Mall as applicable, and refine the preferred plan.

• Prepare and submit a Final Concept Plan for Perimeter Park @ Dunwoody MARTA Station.

• Update the opinion of probable cost to align with the Final Concept Plan.

Present the Final Concept Plan to staff and participate in a final stakeholder review meeting and/or City Council presentation.

4. Deliverables

• Final Concept Plan documenting the planning process and recommended improvements for Perimeter Park @ Dunwoody MARTA Station.

• Two hard copies of the final plan.

• One PDF version of the final plan.

• Opinion of probable cost in Excel format.

5. Design Expectations The planning and design approach should prioritize durable, safe, and maintainable public park improvements. The consultant should consider:

• Long-term maintenance and operations

• Vandal resistance and durability

• Safe circulation and visibility

• Accessibility and code compliance

• Sustainability and efficient use of resources

• Practical implementation and phased construction opportunities

6. Quote Submission Requirements Firms should provide the following in their quote:

• Firm name, address, contact person, phone number, and email address

• Brief project understanding and approach

• Confirmation of ability to perform the requested scope

• Relevant experience with park design, master planning, or public-sector planning projects

• Project team and roles

• Estimated schedule for completion

• Fee proposal itemized by task for Perimeter Park @ Dunwoody MARTA Station

7. Pricing Format Provide a lump-sum fee proposal itemized as follows:

Task I – Inventory and Analysis $ Task II – Draft Concept Plan Development $____________ Task III – Concept Plan Development $ Reimbursable Expenses, if any $____________ Total Fee – Hidden Creek Park $____________

8. City Reservations

• The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes.

• The City may request clarification or additional information from any respondent.

• The City may cancel, revise, or reissue this solicitation.

• The City may award based on overall value, qualifications, and project fit.

• The City reserves the right to negotiate scope and fee with the selected firm.

9. Acceptance / Acknowledgment The undersigned acknowledges review of this Informal Written Quote request and certifies that the information submitted is accurate and authorized.

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