Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services for Krimgold Park Phase III

Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks is requesting Statements of Qualifications for landscape architectural and engineering design services for Krimgold Park Phase III, a 139.7-acre public park in Woodbine, Maryland, with SOQs due October 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. EST. This is a two-step selection process in which three highest-rated firms will be short-listed for a subsequent Request for Proposals and formal presentations.

Firms must provide complete design services including surveying, conceptual and design development drawings, cost estimating, construction bid documents, pre-bid and preconstruction meeting attendance, and construction administration. Proposed Phase III amenities include two softball fields, one multipurpose field, two pickleball courts with shaded patio, parking, roadways, walking paths, player and spectator amenities, disc golf course reconfiguration, site furnishings, and landscaping with emphasis on ADA compliance. The scope encompasses site grading, field drainage, and onsite stormwater management improvements to meet current Carroll County and State of Maryland regulations. The project excludes permanent athletic field, court, parking, or site lighting. Phase III will integrate with Phase I (constructed 2014) and Phase II (constructed 2022) existing improvements.

The total project budget is approximately $15 million inclusive of design, bid documents, construction, and final punchlist. The County will apply Best Value Selection methodology. Evaluation criteria (100 points total) are weighted as: Firm Experience and Qualifications on Similar Projects (30 points), Key Personnel Qualifications (20 points), Firm Ability to Perform Required Disciplines (20 points), and Knowledge of Maryland Stormwater Regulations and Permitting Requirements (30 points).

SOQs must not exceed ten single-sided pages (11-point minimum font) plus cover sheet and key staff resumes and must be submitted electronically through Public Purchase. Background checks at firm expense are required for all employees and subcontractors. All firm employees must comply with E-Verify requirements, and firms must make good faith efforts to utilize certified minority business enterprises per Carroll County policy. The highest-ranked firm following technical evaluation and presentations will submit pricing and enter lump-sum contract negotiations, contingent on Board of County Commissioners approval.