Demolition, site work and addition to a mixed-use development in River Forest, Illinois. Working plans call for the addition of a playground / park / athletic field; for the demolition of a playground / park / athletic field; and for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

As of July 15, 2024, This project is in the design phase and not expected to be bidded out until January, 2025. The River Forest Park District is requesting proposals from interested Planning and Design Firms possessing a high degree of professional skill and ability to assist the Park District in designing, drafting the specifications, and managing the bid process for a splash pad, picnic shelter, and expansion of the Priory Center Program Room. The River Forest Park District is requesting proposals from interested Planning and Design Firms possessing a high degree of professional skill and ability to assist the Park District in designing & drafting the bid specifications, and managing the bid process for a splash pad, picnic shelter, and expand the Priory Center Program Room by approximately 700 SF (to create a 1,000 SF room) at Priory Park (see Exhibit A). A. Working with the Park District Board, staff, any individuals the Park District may appoint, and using current public feedback to design a splash pad and picnic shelter for Priory Park. B. Prepare a Probable Construction Cost Budget for the project. C. Design and draft bid specifications to construct an ADA inclusive splash pad and picnic shelter at Priory Park. The splash pad design will include 3 options for consideration. D. Design and draft bid specifications to expand the Priory Center Program Room by 700 SF. E. Present the final Conceptual Design Drawing with Probable Construction Costs Budget to the Park District Board of Commissioners (2 Board Meetings). F. Present the final Conceptual Design Drawing to the Village Development Review Board and the Village Board (2 Board Meetings total). Any questions regarding this project shall be directed to Michael Sletten at 708-366-6660 xl 01 or to msletten@rfparks.com. Please note that Michael Sletten will be unavailable May 19-31,