Site work, paving, outdoor lighting and renovation of a mixed-use development in Des Moines, Iowa. Conceptual plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; for outdoor lighting for a playground / park / athletic field; for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field; sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; water / sewer project; road / highway; and road / highway.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/03/14/birdland-park-des-moines-marina-upgrades-ice-skating-boat-ramp-plans/72933210007/ Des Moines is inching closer to breaking ground on an estimated $54 million plan to transform Birdland Park and Marina on the shores of the Des Moines River. A nature playscape, a skating ribbon and new boat ramp are just the tip of the iceberg on a five-phase plan to turn the park at 2100 Saylor Road into a resort-like recreational area that will be the "crown jewel of the north side," said city park planner Colby Fangman. The city on Wednesday held an open house at the park's Ding Darling Enclosed Shelter to show off renderings of the planned first phase and get feedback from residents. The phase one master plan improvements have been underway since early 2023 and city officials say the design plans are nearly 60% complete. Renderings of phase one plans to update Birdland Park and Marina in Des Moines. More:In $54 million plan, Des Moines' Birdland Park would be overhauled for fishing, boating and a new Captain Roy's With its planned renovations, Fangman said he hopes the park becomes a regional destination for residents and visitors that's "on par with Gray's Lake, if not better." "And it's already got good bones," Fangman said. "This thing is a diamond in the rough. It really just needs a good injection of facility improvements and we think even this first phase is going to get us to that feel that this is a regional park." What does the master plan look like The master plan, written in 2021, seeks to enhance connections between Birdland, the Des Moines River and the Union Park neighborhood and make the park a regional destination that capitalizes on its proximity to the river. Purpose: The City of Des Moines, Iowa, (City) is hereby soliciting consultant proposals for professional services to provide design, bidding and construction phase services for the Birdland Park Phase 1 Improvements. This request invites qualified Consultants to submit proposals for accomplishments of the items of work described below under Scope of Services. Proposals shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the requirements described in this Request for Proposals (RFP). Once the Consultant is selected, a contract will be negotiated based on a mutually agreed upon scope of services. Consultant Expected Standards of Conduct - COVID-19 Precautions 1. The City strongly encourages all its partners to adhere to C DC guidelines related to wearing masks, social distancing and other methods of slowing the spread of COVID-19 while conducting work on the City's behalf. 2. Project Description: Phase 1A Description - Phase 1A improvements include an improved powerboat ramp and associated ADA-accessible pier, realigning the Neal Smith Trail for greater flood resiliency, parking improvements with lighting (25 trailer /25 standard spaces), two open-air shelters with lighting and electrical service, multiple fishing outcroppings, shoreline shaping and resiliency improvements, stormwater management improvements, native prairie plantings, and native tree and shrub plantings. Phase 1B Description - Phase 1B include redeveloped parking with lighting near the Ding Darling Shelter (a portion of parking lot driveway will be a part of Birdland Drive when future phases go forward), a trail connection from the 2nd Ave Bridge to the Neal Smith Trail, an exterior deck around the Ding Darling Shelter, and development of the Ding Darling Destination Playscape. The Ding Darling Destination Playscape is proposed to include a large landmark play structure for ages 5-12, a smaller play pod area for ages 2-5, a splash play plaza, a small pavilion with integrated restroom and concessionaire space, a skating loop for year-round use, a great lawn for community events, stormwater management improvements, improved pathway circulation, native plantings, an artistic park gateway feature, and pedestrian crossing improvements to better connect Birdland Park with Union Park. Week of August 8, 2022 City staff selection of Consultant to enter into negotiations for Professional Services Agreement Week of August 15, 2022 Project Design Scoping Meeting September 1, 2022 Draft Professional Services Agreement due to City October 3, 2022 Consideration by City Council for Approval of Professional Services Agreement and Authorization to issue Notice to Proceed for Design Phase Services The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.