Park Design- Yeandle Park Creation Project

The Town of Garrett Park in Montgomery County, Maryland is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide professional services for the design and construction specifications of the new Yeandle Park. The Town acquired the 0.45-acre property in 2006 and aims to transform the space into a meaningful public asset while adhering to a Deed of Conservation Easement. The base scope of work includes preparing feasibility studies, conceptual designs, and construction documents, as well as facilitating community engagement and completing the mandatory referral process with the Montgomery County Planning Board. Bidders must have at least five years of experience on similar park design and construction projects. Proposals will be evaluated based on factors such as task comprehension, project approach, team qualifications, proposal quality, references, and pricing. Sealed proposals are due by 2:00 pm on May 29, 2024, with an optional pre-bid meeting on May 8, 2024. The overall project budget is $350,000, with approximately $287,000 available for the design, development of construction specifications, and construction. Funding sources include the Maryland Community Parks and Playgrounds Program, Maryland Program Open Space - Local Program, and Town of Garrett Park funds.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified. The Town of Garrett Park is seeking to integrate the new park design with the existing Deed of Conservation Easement on the property.