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

Submit: One (1) Original Four (4) Complete Copies **Proposal shall be sealed and clearly marked on the package cover with RFP #, Title & Company Name Refer Questions to Project Manager: Lynde Wallick Park and Trails Planner, Public Works; Parks and Lands Lynde.Wallick@clark.wa.gov 564.397.5882 Scope of Project The scope of this project is to design, fabricate, deliver and install an artwork piece to support the theme and concept design of the new play area at Curtin Creek Community Park. The following goals should guide the art: 1. Expand the opportunity for residents of all ages to experience art in public places. 2. The artwork should be whimsical and fun, inviting imagination in the play area of the new park. 3. Create a more visually pleasing environment and spark imagination and creative play in park visitors. The artwork shall spark visual interest from the parking area and play area entry point and engage users up close (including children). 4. Consider the play area design theme of celebrating the native birds and native habitat of the Gaddis Wetlands and Curtin Creek. 5. Be an appropriate fit for the space provided. The approximate footprint of the area is 8 feet by 8 feet and the proposed height is at least 15 feet. 6. Consider safety, accessibility, and ease of maintenance for the design of the art. 7. Should not require electricity or other utilities needed to function and provide aesthetic benefit. 8. Artwork that incorporates climbing or water will not be considered but structures that provide other forms of interaction and whimsey are encouraged. Deliverables: Artists will be responsible for all costs associated with the following: 1. Scoping, illustrations and material samples of the art piece for consideration and approval by Clark County Parks and Lands identified art piece review committee. 2. Fabrication and production of the piece of artwork. 3. Delivery of the artwork to the site. 4. Installation of the artwork on the foundation (designed by others), including labor and materials. Clark County will pay for consulting structural engineer to provide the engineering, permitting and construction of the foundation to support the artwork. The Artist shall provide the overall dimensions and weight of the art piece to Clark County for engineering purposes. 4. Project Funding County funding for this park is through the Metropolitan Park District Fund, Real Estate Excise Taxes and a grant from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for Park Development Deadline for Questions and Answers May 17, 2024 Final date for Addendum, if needed May 20, 2024 Proposal Review/Evaluation Period May 23 - 30, 2024 Interviews/Demonstration Within 2 weeks of RFP due date Selection Committee Recommendation Within 7 days of last interview Contract Negotiation/Execution June 30, 2024 Deliverables & Schedule o Final artwork design illustrations and materials samples to be provided by October 31, 2024. o Artwork to be installed between November 1 and November 30, 2025