Rennebohm Park Spray Feature Design

The City of Madison Parks Division is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for the design and development of a spray feature at Rennebohm Park through RFP 13008-0-2024-BG. The project involves creating a 2,400 square foot water splash pad adjacent to an existing inclusive playground, utilizing ground sprays with potential simplified protruding features. Consultants will be responsible for comprehensive services including conceptual development, construction document preparation, permit coordination, and construction administration. Proposal submissions were due by February 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with a project timeline spanning from conceptual development in March 2024 through construction documents in April-May 2024. Evaluation criteria include project team qualifications (20%), number of spray features (15%), product line flexibility (10%), responsiveness to design guidelines (20%), cost consideration (30%), and local vendor preference (5%). The City will provide existing survey data and soil boring information to support the design process, with the spray feature planned to use a flow-through system and potentially incorporate gray water repurposing strategies.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though local vendors registered with the City receive a 5% scoring preference. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous proposer, considering both price and evaluation factors. Standard City terms require contractors with 15 or more employees to comply with affirmative action requirements and maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The City has budgeted $300,000 for the complete design and construction of the spray feature, with consultants expected to submit all-inclusive, not-to-exceed fixed fees covering conceptual development, construction documents, and construction administration phases. The actual construction timing remains to be determined and will be finalized during the design process, with potential bidding and contract approval periods anticipated from May through August 2024.