Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in San Jose, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit a Qualified Service Provider (hereinafter referred to as "PROPOSER") to install and operate an agricultural enterprise and to conduct agricultural services and agriculturally oriented educational programs while providing community-based educational and interpretive experiences on approximately six (6) acres of field space at Emma Prusch Farm Park, along with limited use of existing buildings for classroom purposes. PROPOSER shall enhance neighborhood and CITY-wide awareness of Santa Clara County's agricultural heritage through active agricultural activities, which include food distribution, combined with educational programming at Emma Prusch Farm Park. Question Deadline Date: 07/16/2021 4:00:00 PM PT The term of this AGREEMENT shall commence upon execution and shall expire in twenty-five (25) years, unless sooner terminated Education and Service Priorities: The successful PROPOSER shall provide Agriculture and Education Services that include these priorities: o Teaching the agricultural history of the region; o Promoting sustainable agriculture practices; o Promoting agricultural awareness; o Providing experiential learning in a farm environment; o Improving health and wellness; o Promoting youth development; o Providing access to a farm and rural environment; o Promoting stewardship and volunteerism; o Building and improving community livability o Promoting partnership and collaboration with onsite City staff and other Emma Prusch Park stakeholders; and o Promoting neighborhood development. It is expected that the public, especially school-aged children, community and volunteer groups will be involved in project implementation (i.e., operations and service delivery) throughout the contract period, and will have access to the site during Park operating hours. Description- The Premises consisting of approximately six (6) acres of undeveloped and unimproved vacant field space in Emma Prusch Farm Park, is available for this Agricultural and Education Services Project as more specifically described in Map of Premises below. Of the available six (6) acres, four (4) acres have no access to water service while the remaining two (2) acres are supplied from a metered sub-main water line. Irrigation capacity of this existing line is of sufficient capacity for drip irrigation on about two (2) acres of the available space. The field is situated along side the intersection of two (2) major freeway systems and as such is subject to existing levels of constant noise from automobile traffic. The field is offered "as is" with no improvements or preparation by CITY prior to occupancy. Parking is available for staff and visitors in the main parking lot and at a small twenty (20) space parking lot nearby, restrooms are supplied on site, and a three-season service road surrounds the field. There is no dedicated or reserved parking available for the CONTRACTOR, nor is parking permitted in the fenced area near the field parcel. Existing storage facilities are not available, nor are dedicated electrical or other utility services. CONTRACTOR agrees to pay a refundable deposit of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) upon execution of this Agreement, which CITY may draw upon to set off any repairs or cleaning required by CITY due to damage caused by CONTRACTOR or from CONTRACTOR's use. CONTRACTOR shall replenish any funds expended each year during the term of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall promptly reimburse CITY for any costs incurred by CITY for such damage or cleaning in excess of the outstanding amount of the damage deposit. CITY shall document all funds expended from this deposit and return any unused balance to CONTRACTOR within sixty (60) days of termination of this AGREEMENT