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

** As of 11/26/2024 The owner has selected a Design Builder.** Where to Submit Proposals: City of Ocala's E-Procurement Portal: https://www.bidocala.com The City of Ocala Reserves the Right to Reject Any and All Submissions It is anticipated that one (1) design-build firm or team (the "Design Build Team" Or "D-B Team") will be awarded the resulting professional services contract to provide the necessary services within a period of 238 CALENDAR DAYS. All questions or inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted via e-mail to the Buyer Contact identified below or via the e-procurement portal no later than the Deadline for Questions noted above. Any questions received after the deadline will not be considered Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting N/A Deadline for RFP Clarification and Questions September 17, 2024 Step One - Qualifications Phase/Proposal Submission Deadline September 25, 2024 Administrative Review of Proposals September 26-30, 2024 Evaluation Committee Meeting and Step One Preliminary Scoring October 2024 Announcement of Advancing Shortlisted Firms October 2024 Oral Presentations by Shortlisted Firms and Interviews (if required) October 2024 Step Two - Technical and Cost Proposal Submittal Deadline November 2024 Final Scoring/Ranking and Posting of Recommended Firm November 2024 Contract Preparation and Negotiations November 2024 City Council Award and Approval Date November 2024 Contract Execution November 2024 Kick-Off Meeting/Notice to Proceed TBD Conceptual Design Submittal TBD Design Development Drawings - 50% TBD Design Development Drawings - 90% TBD Issuance of all Required Permits TBD Commencement of Construction TBD Substantial Completion TBD Final Completion TBD Contract Closeout TBD Dedication August 2025 The point of contact for all questions and issues relating to this Solicitation shall be the Buyer Contact identified above. To ensure that your submission is deemed responsive, you are urged to request clarification or guidance regarding any issues involving this solicitation prior to submitting your response.