Request for Qualifications For Design-Build Services For Inclusive Playground for Jennings Park

The goal of this project is to provide a comprehensive design inclusive of all of the following elements: compacted stone base installation, concrete borders, rubberized fall surface, inclusive playground elements, shade structures, playground signage, benches, and trash/recycle receptacles. The firm is requested to provide the following services: 1. Cost estimation: Firm shall provide budgetary costs for the development of the site to include planning costs and contingency. 2. Project Management, Meetings, Public Engagement a. Attend meetings, as required, with County staff and project stakeholders b. Conduct and lead public meetings to share information and gather feedback at key points during the design phase c. Conduct and lead presentations to the Board of Commissioners, when necessary. d. Design Workshops: Firm will host 2 design workshops in partnership with Iredell County Parks and Recreation and the Recreation Advisory Board to provide feedback on play structures and colors used in the playground design. e. Third party inspection after installation, paid by Contractor. Iredell County Parks & Recreation Director needs to be informed of selection for final review and approval. f. Insurance to meet Iredell County requirements which includes endorsing Iredell County as additional insured and Workers Compensation regardless of number of employees. The intent of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to select under a single contract professional, qualified firms with significant and current experience in the development, design, and construction of playground sites as well as the incorporation of inclusive playground equipment design and installation that culminates into the creation of an inclusive recreational playground space of approximately 7,000 square feet in Jennings Park. For All Questions Concerning Submissions ~Contact~ Mrs. Antonia Stines Purchasing Officer 200 S. Center St. Box 788 Statesville, NC 28677 antonia.stines@co.iredell.nc.us All submissions, responses, inquiries or correspondence relating to this RFQ will become the property of Iredell County when received. Written questions regarding this Request for Qualifications will be accepted through 3:00 PM, Thursday, June 15, 2023 Questions received by the deadline date and time will be answered by addendum and sent to all known recipients and posted to Iredell County Firm interviews and site visits TBD - July, 2023 Presentation of Selected Company to Board TBD - July/August Firm Selected, negotiated price TBD - August, 2023

Division 11 -	Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Playground Equipment, Play Structures.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Selective Clearing, Grading.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Site Improvements, Fences and Gates, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.