Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Conceptual plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The City of Portsmouth is seeking proposals from an experienced and qualified consultant, or consultant team, to help the City of Portsmouth develop design plans for upgrading the City’s South Mill Playground to a more Universally Accessible Playground. The City has allocated funds in the budget to complete a preliminary design and develop an opinion of cost to be used to request necessary funds for construction as part of its fiscal year 2025 Capital Improvements plan. The proposed playground will replace existing, playground equipment and design. The new playground design will stress to be ‘barrier free’ and feature areas of play offering unique play features, rehabilitation equipment, nature-based, and garden/landscape experiences for both children and adults born out of UA principles. Types of features that may be considered includea music garden, quiet space, accessible stage, raised sand bed, connection to water, early childhood area (natural components and dramatic play), adult recreation & rehabilitation, largescale slide, all accessible swings, and accessible pathways. Conceptually and physically, these areas will be connected by natural, accessible landscape to the extent possible. Questions shall be directed to purchasing@cityofportsmouth.com no later than November 13, 2023 @ 4:30 p.m. The City of Portsmouth reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technical or legal deficiencies, and to accept and negotiate the terms of any proposal that may be in the best interest of the City. Anticipated Construction Spring of 2025