Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Litchfield, Ohio. Working plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The owner has determined a prequalified list of design build companies. Notice Content Two copies of each SOQ are required for submittal along with one electronic copy (on a flash drive). The scope of work shall be to provide Design-Build services to construct approximately sixty acres of wetland habitat and passive recreation amenities including a parking lot, trails, and wildlife interpretive areas. Interested design-build contractors should submit a SOQ as instructed withinthe RFQ no later than Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 2 p.m. All questions concerning the project must be submitted no later than Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to Planning & Operations Manager Isaac Smith at ismith@medinaco.org or (330) 722-9364. MCPD and ODNR seek to construct approximately 60+ acres of wetland habitat located at this highly-visible site along State Route 83 in Litchfield Township. MCPD also seeks to construct a parking lot and approximately 1.75 miles of trails and passive recreation amenities for this new nature preserve where public access does not currently exist. The intent of the project is to demonstrate the importance of wetland habitat and the success of the State of Ohio's H2Ohio program. The intent of the project is also to construct passive recreation amenities including trails and wildlife viewing areas. The restoration and construction activities identified for this project include invasive species management and wetland habitat creation, including open water and ephemeral wetland pool restoration, and utilizing native plantings within and surrounding the wetland habitat. The Design-Builder will be responsible for the design, permitting, geotechnical evaluation and conditions, historic and cultural resource management, and for locating all utilities prior to commencing work. The Design-Builder will be responsible for providing all information and for securing, on behalf of MCPD, all necessary state, local, and federal permits for the project. This includes all required surveying and data collection to prepare and submit permit applications and payment of all required fees to obtain permit or agency authorizations to proceed. No work shall be commenced until the permits are secured and final review has been approved by MCPD and ODNR per the H2Ohio grant agreement. The Design-Builder shall observe and comply with all legal requirements in the performance of the work. Design-Builder will be responsible for all modifications to the site including but not limited to construction access and staging, invasive species management, wetland creation, drainage improvements, utility relocations, parking areas, trails, and landscaping. Following construction completion, as-built drawings must be provided by the Design-Builder The project site is located on property owned by MCPD at 3069 Avon Lake Road (State Route 83) in Litchfield Township, Ohio. The property is identified as Medina County permanent parcel numbers 02404B06004, 02404B06005, and 02404B11001 and is comprised of approximately 145 acres of land. A dwelling and ancillary structures, including barns and lean-tos, are presently located upon approximately 2 acres and may not be disturbed as part of this project. A map of the property and project concept is attached as part of Exhibit A. MCPD has established the following budget for the project: H2Ohio Litchfield Wetlands Nature Preserve Project. Total maximum cost/price for performance under this contract is $1,200,000 (total cost including design, permitting, invasive species management, and construction). Funding in the amount of $900,000 is provided by the State of Ohio H2Ohio program, which may only be applied to the wetland construction/restoration, invasive species management, and native planting portion of the project. The remaining $300,000 will be paid directly by MCPD and will be applied to the design and construction of the public access amenities, including, but not limited to, parking areas, trails, wildlife viewing areas, and seating areas. The maximum amount of $1,200,000 shall not be exceeded under any circumstances unless written authorization is obtained from MCPD.