The City of Merced is soliciting an optimization study, site analysis & conceptual design of Community Park 42 (CP-42), a regional sports complex, located on the corner of Gerard Avenue and Tyler Road in the City of Merced. The City of Merced issoliciting an optimization study, site analysis & conceptual design of Community Park 42 (CP-42), a regional sports complex, located on the corner of Gerard Avenue and Tyler Road in the City of Merced. The property is situated on the Southeastern most corner of the City, between residential and agricultural properties, and sits along the Atwater Merced Business loop, surrounded by three highways, UC Merced, and a new commercial shopping plaza including a new convention center. The first phase of the park's development is currently underway and is referenced as CP-42 South (phase 1). The second phase of the park's development has been initiated by contributions from local school districts who dedicated land to the use of the park as a regional sports complex. This parcel is referred to as CP-42 North and will serve as the overall parks second phase of development. The City seeks to retain the most qualified and experienced firm to provide consulting services, and assist in developing an optimization study and site master plan based on sports facility trends and community interest. The project aims to, but is not necessarily limited to the following:
o Conduct site optimization study in consideration of suggested use of CP-42 North, in consideration of planned use of CP-42 South; o Prepare preliminary mixed use site concept, including cost estimates for either baseball and softball fields, indoor gymnasium to support mixed use of basketball and volleyball and/or future aquatic facilities;
o Study market potentials and identify deficiencies of proposed site use;
o Prepare Pro forma to ensure financial sustainability;
o Provide final site master plan, including architectural renderings and cost projections. Additionally, the scope includes consideration of Maintenance facilities and security measures to ensure the proper upkeep and security of the site. This project is funded through American Rescue Plan Act and must be in contract with the City of Merced by November 31st 2024, with all work completed no later than June 2026. If the protested procurement involves federal funds, interested parties may have the right to appeal to the appropriate federal agency. When applicable, the PS shall notify the interested party that he or she has the right to such an appeal and shall identify the federal agency by name and address. When applicable, an appeal hereunder shall be filed with the appropriate agency within five (5) working days of the dispatch of rejection notices to the interested parties. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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