DRAFT SCOPE OF SERVICES PEER REVIEW OF BAKER PARK. Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

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1 DRAFT SCOPE OF SERVICES PEER REVIEW OF BAKER PARK Request for Qualifications (RFQ) The following scope of services is presented for consideration and development of firm qualifications submittal. Some elements identified below may be eliminated or modified for this particular project. Final elements will be determined during contract negotiations with the selected firm. The cost to prepare the proposal and travel to project interviews shall be the full responsibility of the proposer. 1.0 PURPOSE The City of Naples has designated 19.2 acres of land located directly on the Gordon River as the location of a new park. Approximately 15-acres is developable uplands and the rest protected wetlands. The 15-acre upland portion is the subject of this request. Over the past year, a local architect and landscape architect have donated a substantial amount of time to work with the community to develop a Master Park Plan with several park features. The park is expected to be a signature amenity for the Naples community and an important link to the newly created Gordon River Greenway. City Council has committed $7.5 million and private donations have generated an additional $5 million thus far. In June of 2014, City council hired CDM Smith, Inc. to prepare a 30% design for a base park and the Gordon River pedestrian bridge crossing (with boardwalks). CDM Smith also developed 30% cost estimates for the base park, bridge and boardwalks and preliminary cost estimates for 24 park features that are identified with Alternative Plan F. This estimate for all park components was in excess of $22 Million. As a result of the early cost estimates, Council deferred several park features resulting in a reduction in the cost estimate to approximately $12 million. Subsequent to City Council s direction, MHK Architecture & Planning, the firm working pro bono on this project, has developed an Alternative Park Master Plan G. Please see Alternatives F and G attached. 1 Page

2 City Council has requested that a firm with expertise in Park Master Planning be selected to provide a critical peer review of the project with emphasis on Alternatives F and its transition to Alternative G. Additionally, the selected firm is asked to consider park features identified within the alternative plans and park features that may have been omitted from consideration during plan development. The firm is asked to prepare a report and graphical concept that would confirm or recommend changes/alternatives to the plan that has been developed to date. The selected firm will work with the two pro bono firms, MHK Architecture and Architectural Land Design, to understand the evolution of the project from its beginning, as well as their thoughts and basis for creating Plans F and G. Review of historic site conditions and civil engineering work to date are essential to understanding developability, public use and exposure, and long-term maintenance considerations for recommended design features. 2.0 CITY OF NAPLES The City of Naples is located in Collier County in southwest Florida and was incorporated on December 1, The City is approximately fourteen square miles in area, with a year round population of approximately 19,000, increasing to over 33,000 during the winter months. The Collier County population is 321,000 with an increase to 387,000 during the winter months. As a result, the daily service population is significantly greater than the permanent or seasonal population; however, no accurate measurement is available. Naples is a full service City (police, fire/rescue, water, sewer, solid waste, recycling, parks and recreation, streets and stormwater) operated under the Council-Manager form of government. The City employs approximately 400 people. The City of Naples is considered one of the nation s premier communities offering residents and visitors a wide array of outstanding cultural and recreational activities. Nestled on the Gulf of Mexico with a sub-tropical climate, and many tree-lined streets, there are ample opportunities for shopping, dining, and recreation. The crime rate is low and quality health care services are available. The overall area population has increased 28% between 2000 and Housing and commercial services have expanded beyond the borders of the City into the adjacent unincorporated areas of Collier County, and while these unincorporated areas are also referred to as Naples, many County residents may not understand that they do not reside within the City. City residents are well aware of the distinction. 3.0 BACKGROUND On June 5, 2013, City Council authorized the purchase of 6.7 acres of property in the amount of $3.0 million. This parcel, combined with 8.36 acres of property owned by the City created an opportunity for a new acre park. Current and past functions of the land included a horticultural waste site, solid waste division offices, parking and storage 2 Page

3 site. It is located across the street from the 2-year old 4.2 acre City of Naples Dog Park which may be linked to the new park. The park is also located between a future 56 single family home private development site to the South and the City of Naples warehouse, storage site, and administrative offices to the North. The planned park will be a part of the overall Gordon River Greenway, a large linear park of over 175 acres following the river and connecting a county park, conservation areas, a local conservation organization campus and a zoo. The city park will be joined to the greenway by a pedestrian bridge over the Gordon River near the Naples Airport. On October 2, 2013, City Council accepted an offer from MHK Architecture and Planning to design a conceptual master plan for a park with a pedestrian bridge crossing the Gordon River at no cost to the City and directed staff to work with the firm utilizing an extensive citizen involvement process to develop conceptual park designs. On March 5, 2014, City Council adopted a Final Conceptual Master Plan labeled Alternative Plan F by Resolution At the December 15, 2014 City Council Workshop, CDM Smith presented the Preliminary Design Reports for a Basic Baker Park, Bridge & Boardwalks, and preliminary cost estimates for 24-major park features. The breakdown of cost estimates were as follows: Basic Park, Bridge & Boardwalk 30% Cost Estimates Design, Permit, Construction & Inspect Bridge/Boardwalk: $2,444,000 (with 20% contingency) Design, Permit, Construction & Inspect Basic Park: $5,000,000 (with 30% contingency) Design, Permit, Construction & Inspect Park Features: $14,276,000 (with 30% contingency) City Council reconsidered the park features at a February 4, 2015 meeting. Using the early 30% estimates, the reduction of features places the total park and limited features, bridge and boardwalk cost in the neighborhood of $12.7 million. This total cost estimate includes design, engineering, permitting, and construction. An Alternative Park Master Plan G was created to reflect the reduction in park features and presented to City Council on March 16, At that meeting, City Council directed staff to solicit a firm to review work to date. 4.0 PROJECT TIMELINE It is the intent of the City to have a final report, graphics and presentation in reasonable time at a reasonable cost but no later than December 18, Page

4 5.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES It is anticipated that the peer review will consist of three phases as described below. 5.1 TASK 1 PROJECT REVIEW Participate in a meeting with City Staff staff to review project parameters, gather necessary documents, identify additional information required. An essential component of the meeting is to understand the history, needs, opportunities and constraints of park site. Participate in a meeting with City Staff and MHK Architecture and Creative Land Design to review additional documents and discuss project history. Review video of City Council meetings regarding Baker Park dating back to February Conduct a site visit with City staff. Review documents associated with the project, including documented results of the public involvement process, development of park Alternatives A through G, preliminary cost estimates, the Preliminary Design Report prepared by CDM Smith, environmental reports pertaining to the site, and other documents made available by City staff. 5.2 TASK 2 - REPORT Prepare a Draft and Final Report that provides the following: o Review of the Development Process for the Cenceptual Master Park Plans: Based on your firm s experience in Park Master Plan development, provide a professional evaluation of the process that occurred for developing the numerous versions of the conceptual master plans. Identify strengths of the process and any omissions in the public involvement effort or the design effort that could be addressed moving forward. o Review of Alternative Park Master Plan G : After consideration of the information acquired in Task #1, apply your firm s past project experience and team member skills as you evaluate Alternative Master Plan G. The following issues should be addressed: Topography (hills, terraces, slopes, etc); Paving materials and dimensions and locations for pathways as they apply to all park users. For example, the park is intended to be used by pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and experiences. The park must also meet ADA standards. Pathways should minimize conflicts amongst park users while providing a high level of service with minimum maintenance at reasonable cost. Location of stormwater features; 4 Page

5 Location, achitecture and size of waterfront access amenities; Location, architecture and size of restroom facilities; Location, architecture and size of a Pavillion; Highest and best use for the existing building structure on site; Review of park sub-areas and the proximity of one to another (i.e. proximity of the children s splash area to the Adult reading area, etc.) Landscaping plan; Other features shown or not shown on the plan that could be (or should be) incorporated or omitted into this legacy park. o Provide graphics for a conceptual park master plan and features that integrate your firm s/team s approach to the above issues. o Provide a preliminary cost estimate for development of your firm s recommendation for a conceptual park master plan listing out preliminary costs for each feature. o Establish a Set of Guiding Principles and Design Criteria: For this project, recommend a set of guiding principles and criteria that leaders, engineers and project managers can apply in the ongoing development of this project, particularly when difficult decisions are required in order to meet financial, regulatory or other constraints. Prioritize those principles and criteria such that they can be applied when revisions become necessary due to constraints. Prior to submitting a Final Report, a Draft Report should be submitted for a curtesy review and comment. 5.3 TASK 3 PRESENTATIONS Present the Final Report to City Council. Included with the Final Report should be a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes the work effort performed and your firm s professional conclusion, recommendations, and cost estimates contained in the Final Report. 5 Page

6 6.0 CONSULTANT SELECTION CRITERIA Any proposal that does not meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated in the above Scope of Services section will be rejected. The criteria below are not necessarily listed in order of importance. Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria: (100 points possible) 1. Understanding of the project and value added services your firm can provide above that identified within the scope above. Maximum points - 25 points 2. Qualifications and experience of the person(s) assigned to perform services to the City. Maximum points - 35 points 3. Demonstrated record of the Firm s Past Performance with References. Maximum points - 30 points 4. Schedule for completion. Time is an important aspect of the project and if the Firm does not believe the schedule is achievable, please indicate the reasons and provide an alternative schedule. Maximum points 10 points 6 Page