RFP - Design, Provide, and Install Artistic Park and Playground Improvements at Riley Chambers Park and Highlands Park for Harris County Precinct 3 (ARPA)

Harris County Precinct 3 is seeking qualified artists, landscape architects, and playground equipment manufacturers/vendors to design, provide, and install artistic park and playground improvements at Riley Chambers Park and Highlands Park through a federal grant-funded Request for Proposals (RFP). The project aims to create dynamic, sensory-rich environments featuring ground murals, wall murals, and sculptures that promote community interaction. Key deliverables include a sculpture installation celebrating community history, a building mural depicting local culture, and a sensory pathway designed to engage motor skills and environmental connections. Proposers must provide detailed design concepts, including graphic renderings, design narratives, and preliminary equipment lists. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST, with site visits immediately following, and proposals are due by December 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The evaluation will be based on past performance (40%), technical factors (25%), key personnel (15%), and pricing (20%), with a focus on artwork that is durable, low-maintenance, and reflective of community identity and values.

The project encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), and Section 3 Business Concerns. The contract is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, specifically the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), with a total budget not exceeding $100,000. Contractors must comply with federal procurement standards, including 2 CFR 200 requirements, and provide performance and payment bonds. The project requires substantial completion within 120 days from the notice to proceed, with damages of $500 per day assessed for delays. Proposers must meet minimum insurance requirements, provide workers' compensation coverage, and certify compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), ensuring that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials are produced in the United States.