Scope_of_Work_for_Gerrity_Park_Engineering_and_Design_Services.pdf

This is a Scope of Work document issued by the City of Scranton Office of Business Administration for engineering and design services related to Gerrity Park improvements in North Scranton, Pennsylvania. The project seeks comprehensive engineering and design services including detailed topographic surveying, base mapping of existing conditions, site mobilization and demolition, erosion and sedimentation controls, ADA-compliant poured-in-place playground surfacing, rubber curbing, concrete walking paths, and construction-ready design documents. The selected firm will also provide construction supervision, inspection, and final sign-off to certify project completion and compliance with design specifications. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/scrantonpa no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with a question deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Bid opening will occur in City Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall with video documentation available on the City's YouTube channel. The design and engineering services must be completed on an accelerated timeline to ensure the entire project, including construction, is finished by December 31, 2026.

Compensation will be provided on a time and materials, not-to-exceed fee basis. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience under their current business name, provide two professional references, and maintain professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $1,000,000 aggregate, plus comprehensive general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $2,000,000 aggregate. All proposals must be accompanied by a 10% bid bond, certificate of insurance naming the City of Scranton as an additional insured, signed affirmative action and non-segregated facilities affidavits, a non-collusion affidavit, and disclosure documentation. Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price must be submitted at time of award. The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and is subject to HUD Section 3 provisions and environmental review procedures. Proposals will be evaluated on completeness and quality of response (10 points), responsiveness to requirements (25 points), professional qualifications and experience (25 points), proposed work plan (25 points), and project fees and hourly rates (15 points).