Site work for a mixed-use development in Roanoke, Virginia. Completed plans call for site work for a development.

https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/04/22/mill-mountain-wildflower-garden-reopens-after-major-renovation/ ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Mill Mountain Garden Club created the wildflower garden 50 years ago. And on Earth Day 2021, members of the group turned out to celebrate a major renovation. "It's just such a source of pride that our garden club can be responsible for the maintenance and creation of this garden," said garden club member Jane Coulter. "It's a mountaintop oasis." New trails meander through the two and a half acres. A cascading pond replaces an old water feature. There is a stump jump for the kids. But the stars of the show are the flowering plants, including yellow lady slippers, trillium and red columbine to name a few. Art Garst is the landscape artist who re-imagined and re-planted the wildflower garden. "700 to 800 plants in the ground, from trees shrubs and mostly flowering things," Garst told us. "And there are year-round blooms throughout this garden." The hundreds of hours that Art Garst and volunteers devoted to the project also reclaimed the views that were blocked by invasive species, including bush honeysuckle. "It really is an important part of our parks system," said Michael Clark, director of Roanoke Parks and Recreation. "And we really hope more folks will come and see it." With many of the trees and wildflowers in bloom there's plenty to see and appreciate right now. But it's only going to get better as the plants mature over the next few years. __________ Inquiries, questions and commentsregarding this RFQL, the procurement procedures, and/or SOQ submission shall be directed to cassandra.switzer@roanokeva.gov, Senior Buyervia email at cassandra.switzer@roanokeva.govat or before Noon,January 15, 2020. The City reserves the right to cancel this RFQLand/or denyany or all statements of qualificationsin accordance with section 2.2-4317(C) Code of Virginia,and to waive any informalities in any statement of qualification. The selected vendor must have hands-on site experience with both the design and development of manmade gardenscape water features. The selected vendor will provide design and construction plans for consideration to both the City of Roanoke and the Mill Mountain Garden Club for approval. Upon approval of such designs, the selected vendor shall redevelop the fountain to be completed with all work as well as, fully operational by April 17, 2020. Additionally, required services includes, but not limited to, the following: 1. Review previous plans for the area, including conceptual renderings of the pond area. 2. Appreciate and understand the importance of the natural environment of the mountain and incorporate native materials into the project. 3. Develop specifications and to-scale construction plans and details where applicable. 4. Be responsible for all required permitting. 5. Work through the Office of Planning and Development of Roanoke Parks and Recreations and the Mill Mountain Garden Clubs representative.