The Consultant will be held to have examined the Project Area before submitting proposals for the work and to be fully aware of the existing conditions under which the work will be done or that will in any way affect the work under this contract. No allowances will be made in this connection for error or negligence on the part of the Consultant. The contract is subject to approval by the Trenton City Council and shall be for a period of one-year. The City of Trenton, New Jersey, Department of Recreation and Natural Resources (hereinafter referred to as the "Owner"), is requesting sealed proposals from qualified Architectural firms ("Consultant") to update existing plans to current building code for design and construction of a new field house/bathhouse with concession stand ("Facility") at the Calhoun Street Park located at 1424 New Willow Street in the City of Trenton, New Jersey. The Site is owned by the City of Trenton. The Owner currently has a plan set for this project from 2015 which was approved under the 2009 International Building Code (IBC). The chosen Consultant shall update the existing plan set to the current 2018 IBC, seek and acquire City of Trenton Inspection Department approval, prepare an associated itemized cost estimate, provide bid support services, and provide construction oversight. This contract shall be awarded for a period of one (1) year. The Calhoun Street Park is a 7.5acre multi-purpose community recreational center located in the City of Trenton's North Ward at 1424 New Willow Street near the intersection with Calhoun Street. The Calhoun Street Park is bound by W. George Street and Calhoun Street to the south, New Willow Street to the East, and industrial properties (Ewing Township) to the north and west. The Calhoun Street Park is identified on Trenton City tax maps as Block 9406, Lot 2 (6.5 acres) and Block 9308, Lot 1 (1 acre). The Calhoun Street Park underwent extensive renovations in 2011 to convert a single multipurpose athletic field into two separate fields: a football field and a soccer field, each with irrigation, grandstands, and lighting. Additional site improvements include a playground, improved parking, and landscaping. The completed construction constitutes "Phase 1" of the planned improvements to the Calhoun Street Park. The existing park also includes a public pool. A small bathhouse (approx. 1,200 square feet) is currently situated next to the pool on New Willow Street. The planned "Phase 2" of the improvements shall include the enovation and expansion of the existing bathhouse and the construction of a freestanding attached fieldhouse so that the new Facility can provide both a bathhouse for the public pool and a fieldhouse/restrooms for the new athletic fields and include a concession stand that will offer food and beverages for sale to the public. Scope of Services, Requirements, Evaluation Criteria and other proposal information may be obtained at the Division of Purchasing, 1st Floor, City Hall Annex, 319 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 during regular business hours (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) or at the City portal. Respondents shall comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975 C127. (N.J.S.A. 17:27et seq.) Questions By: Monday, April 5, 2021 Questions must be submitted in writing to igarcia@trentonnj.org. Deadline date for questions is APRIL 5, 2021. The City is not obligated to answer questions past the deadline date. Provide One (1) Full Original Proposal (With Original Signature), Labeled "original," And Four (4) Identical Additional Copies Of The Full Proposal Package In A Sealed Envelope. Proposals Must Be Clearly Identified On The Outside Of The Sealed Envelope With The Firm's Name, Rfp2021-13, And "Architectural/ Professional Engineering Design For Construction Document Preparation And Construction Oversight "
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