Scope Town of Tazewell - revised 06-20-2024.pdf

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ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NORTH TAZEWELL BUSINESS DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PROJECT
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70723
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Surry County, Virginia

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This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Town of Tazewell, Virginia for Downtown and Design Services for the North Tazewell Business District Revitalization Project. The RFP outlines objectives for the project, including developing an Economic Restructuring Plan, a Master Plan for the Town, and schematic plans and drawings for streetscape improvements, facade enhancements, and upper story housing. The selected firm will be expected to provide engineering services, including basic engineering, inspection services, and any additional engineering deemed necessary. Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2024 and should be submitted to the Town Manager. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to negotiate with the responsive responder in the best interest of the Town. Minority and female-owned firms are encouraged to participate.

The RFP indicates that a portion of the project involves creating use alternatives for planned demolition in the Town's downtown, with the goal of transitioning the economic and physical structure towards an outdoor recreation, year-round, and asset-based economy. The project is expected to be funded through a combination of CDBG, VCEDA, and ARC funding sources, though the specific amounts are not provided. The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors.

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Request for Proposals (RFP) for

Downtown and Design Services

Scope for the North Tazewell Business District Revitalization Project

Town of Tazewell 211 Central Avenue Tazewell, VA 24651 276-988-2501

The Town of Tazewell, Virginia is requesting proposals from planning and design professionals to provide design services. This process is expected to integrate recent conceptual design exercises conducted by the Town with a university workgroup. This work will be presented to the awarded firm. A portion of this project is to create use alternatives for planned demolition in the Town’s downtown that shifts the downtown to a business ready space environment. Overall, it is desired that this project will help the Town transition its economic and physical structure towards one that supports an outdoor recreation, year-round, and asset-based economy.

Objectives to be met during this project include:

1. Develop an Economic Restructuring Plan.

2. Develop a Master Plan for the Town of Tazewell.

3. Develop a schematic plan that utilizes the Clinch River and mountainous landscape as a form of identity, economic viability, and culture for the Town of Tazewell.

4. Develop schematic drawings and programmatic options for newly created Town green space that results from the demolition of unusable downtown buildings if applicable.

5. Identify opportunities for worthwhile improvements in the Town’s streetscape to enhance the diversity of visitor experiences and residents’ quality of life.

6. Develop schematics for façade enhancement for identified structures to enhance the approach and aesthetic of the Town.

7. Develop construction documents for identified façade enhancements, streetscape improvements, and upper story housing throughout the Town.

8. Conduct a Master report necessary to complete all items outlined above.

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