Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Fairbury, Nebraska. Conceptual plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The City of Fairbury, Nebraska received a Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Program (TTOR) through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and funded by the United States Department of Commerce - Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the development of a Park Loop trail which will link 75.2 acres of park grounds and surrounding neighborhoods. Fairbury is located in Jefferson County. The City is inviting "Statements of Qualifications" and other pertinent information from professional engineering firms interested in assisting the City in the design and construction of the project. A Preliminary Engineering Report for the project has not been completed. Please see the attached EDA requirements for a Preliminary Engineering Report. Qualified firms responding to this proposal will assist in all needed services for a completed project, to include at a minimum; complete the preliminary engineering report in accordance with EDA requirements. The firm will complete the final design, develop bidding documents and assist in the bidding process, assist the community in construction contract administration and in construction observation if selected. Any interested firms should submit, in writing, their statement of qualifications and should, at a minimum, address the following factors: Qualifications, technical expertise concerning design of trail projects; experience of the firm, and "key personnel" who would be working on the project; (30 pts.) Knowledge of, and experience with, federally-funded programs and record of past performance on previous contracts for similar projects; including quality of work, timeliness and cost control. May include examples of past projects and references as well as knowledge of the proposed project. (30 pts.) Discuss project approach in working with the City and the proposed Scope of Work for a complete project (30 pts.) Proposed timeframe (implementation schedule) for undertaking the project based upon months from award of engineering contract and taking into consideration the current workload of the firm. (10 pts.) C. Preliminary Engineering Report: To be considered for assistance, all construction and design applications must include a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) that at a minimum provides the following information: C.1. Description of project components. Provide a general description of all project components involved in the project. Indicate whether the project involves the construction of new infrastructure or facilities or the renovation or replacement of existing ones. Describe each of the project components in terms of dimensions, quantities, capacities, square footage, etc. C.2. A statement verifying that the project components described in the engineering report are consistent with the EDA investment project description that is provided in Section B.2 of Form ED-900. Engineering reports that describe project components that are inconsistent with the EDA investment project description in Section B.2 of Form ED-900 will not be considered valid. C.3. Drawings showing the general layout and location of the existing site conditions and of the project components as well as location of any project beneficiary identified in Section B.9 of Form ED-900 that provide economic justification for the project, if any. Rough dimensions and quantities for major project components should be shown and labeled on the drawings. Drawings should clearly identify the project components that are being proposed. Applicants are encouraged to clarify such drawings, for example, through color coding, labeling, and other appropriate methods. C.4. A feasibility analysis for the constructability of the project. Include a review of the existing conditions and note particular features, alignments, and circumstances affecting construction of project components. C.5. The proposed method of construction. Indicate whether construction procurement will be done through competitive bid or other method. Indicate if any portion of the projects is to be done by design/build, construction management at risk, the applicant's own forces, or a third-party construction manager. If an alternate construction procurement method (other than traditional design/bid/build with sealed competitive bid process) is proposed, a construction services procurement plan must be provided to EDA for approval in accordance with EDA's regulation at 13 C.F.R. 305.6(a). C.6. The number of construction contracts anticipated. If multiple contracts are proposed, describe the project components included in each contract. If separate contracts are anticipated for demolition or site work, the budget information cost classification should reflect the estimated costs for these components. If project phasing is proposed, a project phasing request must be provided to EDA for approval per EDA's regulation at 13 C.F.R. 305.9(a). C.7. A current detailed construction cost estimate for each of the project components. Show quantities, unit prices, and total costs and provide a basis for the determination of construction contingencies. The total of this estimate should match the construction line item of the SF-424C. C.8. Real property acquisition. If the budget includes costs for acquisition of real property, include a current fair market value appraisal completed by a certified appraiser for the property to be purchased. C.9. A list of all permits required for the proposed project and their current status. Identify all permits required; include the timeline to obtain the permits and discuss how the permitting relates to the overall project schedule. If the project crosses a railroad right-of-way or is within a railroad right-of-way, explain any permitting or approvals that may be required from the railroad or other authority and the timeframe for obtaining these permits or approvals. C.10. An overall estimated project schedule. This schedule should agree with the project schedule outlined in the ED-900. Include the number of months for each of the following: i. design period; ii. period of time to obtain required permits; iii. period of time to obtain any required easements or rights-of-way; iv. solicitation of bids and awarding of contracts, and v. construction period. C.11. Overall project budget breakdown. For each "cost classifications" line item that the applicant indicates will be included in the project budget on Form SF-424C, the applicant must provide a breakdown of the proposed project costs and tasks that is consistent with the detailed construction cost estimate for the project provided in the PER. Questions regarding this request should be directed toward Laura Bedlan, Development Services Director, 612 D Street, Fairbury, NE 68352, 402-729-2476, lbedlan@fairburyne.org The proposed project will be funded with TTOR American Rescue Plan Act Funds and local resources. The City of Fairbury reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received as part of this request. The City anticipates interviewing one or more of the firms following review of submittals. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.