Professional Placemaking Design Services - Woonasquatucket River Greenway

The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is seeking professional placemaking design services to enhance the first mile of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway in Providence, Rhode Island. The project aims to transform the Francis Street Gateway and create a unified experience along the Promenade Street and Kinsley Avenue corridor. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting site analysis, developing recommendations, and advancing designs to a 90% design level. The project includes tasks such as project management, kick-off and status meetings, site analysis and discovery, recommendations, concept design, 30% design, permitting, 90% design, bid documents, bidding, construction administration, and public engagement. • The project requires expertise in urban design, landscape architecture, and placemaking, as well as experience with linear parks and multi-use trails. • The consultant must demonstrate competency in areas such as programming and activation, wayfinding and interpretive design, lighting and noise abatement, project visualization, cost estimating, and permitting. • The project has a minimum 10% fee goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). • The consultant will be responsible for conducting a site visit and developing a report summarizing findings and recommendations. • The project includes a range of tasks, from site analysis to construction administration, and requires coordination with various stakeholders, including the City of Providence and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT).