As-needed Park Master Planning Consulting Services (Request for Qualifications)

Description: Preparation of master plans, landscape architectural design plans, and construction documents for City parks and municipal facilities, including all required research, graphics, and associated reports. Projects may include parks, recreation centers, traffic islands, parkways, and slopes in connection with public improvement projects; riparian and watershed protection; and swimming pools (landscaping scope only) and fountains. Preparation of conceptual plans and models. Schematics will be prepared consistent with the approved conceptual plan. Preparation of cost estimates for grants. The CONSULTANT may be required to procure an independent estimate from a cost estimating firm not affiliated with the design firm to validate both the Class "C" and Class "D" estimates. Identification of any information required to obtain City, County, State or Federal permits to begin construction. Participation in all necessary consultations and conferences with and making all required appearances before City officers, employees, and representatives of City boards; other City departments; and County, State, Federal, and other agencies having jurisdiction over the projects.