Neighborhood Park Redevelopment

The Town of Granite Falls is seeking a qualified engineering/architecture firm to provide design‑build services for the redevelopment of Neighborhood Park, a 0.86‑acre site that currently lacks ADA‑compliant features. The selected firm will manage the entire project—from concept design and stakeholder coordination through construction oversight, grant compliance, budgeting, scheduling, and community engagement—ensuring the park meets universal‑design standards and PARTF grant requirements. The contract will be awarded through a qualifications‑based selection process, with work expected to be completed by May 31 2027. • Scope includes accessible parking, ADA‑compliant walkways, multipurpose courts, outdoor exercise equipment, shade structures, and a sensory playground. • Responsibilities: project planning, design coordination, budget & schedule management, procurement assistance, on‑site construction oversight, grant reporting, and public outreach. • Funding: $500,000 state grant (PARTF) plus $100,000 local match; total project budget approx. $600,000. • Submission format: 5 double‑sided (or 10 single‑sided) pages, including cover letter, project understanding, technical approach, sub‑consultant plan, references, and team bios. • Key dates: Questions due 9 Sept 2026; submission deadline 23 Sept 2026 (4 pm); council approval 5 Oct 2026; project completion 31 May 2027. • Evaluation criteria: qualifications (30%), experience (20%), design approach (30%), schedule (20%). • Mandatory compliance with ADA, federal, state, and local regulations, and PARTF grant terms.