Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Lebanon, Tennessee. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

Required Scope of Services: 1. Review the existing wading pool location and utility services. 2. Prepare conceptual drawings for the splash pad. 3. Prepare plans to modify utilities as necessary. 4. Prepare final plans and specifications acceptable for public bids. 5. Assist with bid advertisement. 6. Assist with review of bids and qualifications of contractor(s.) 7. Provide onsite inspection services during construction, as requested by the City. 8. Assist in completing grant management tasks through the TDEC Grant Management System. Selection and award of the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) by the City will be made on the basis of the criteria as outlined below: 1. Qualifications and previous related work of key project personnel, particularly with regard to working with municipalities of similar size, government structure, complexity and issues (20 points). 2. Qualifications and previous related work of firm, particularly with regard to working with municipalities of similar size, government structure, complexity and issues, and including firm's experience in technical areas required to successfully complete all comprehensive plan elements (20 points). 3. Understanding of project goals, and local issues and needs, particularly as expressed in their approach to the project (20 points). 4. The demonstrated ability of key project personnel to organize and lead effective, productive public meetings and in-house project meetings (15 points). 5. Quality of sample materials and qualifications package submitted (15 points). 6. Responsiveness to submission requirements (10 points). The City may take any of the following actions after reviewing the submitted materials: 1. Contact respondents and request additional materials or supporting information. 2. Contact respondents for an in-person interview. 3. Prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) to be sent to one (1) or more of the respondents. 4. Enter into direct negotiation with a respondent. 5. Re-advertise and/or reissue the original RFQ or an amended RFQ. 6. Determine that responses received are inadequate and/or that the services sought are no longer necessary or desired. Additional information regarding the RFQ should be emailed to Kristen Rice, Engineering Services Director of Capital Projects, at kristen.rice@lebanontn.org. This RFQ does not commit the City to enter into a contract, nor does it obligate the City to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals or in anticipation of a contract. The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all qualifications packages submitted, to waive technical or legal deficiencies, and to accept any qualifications packages that it may deem to be in the best interest of the City. By submitted a qualifications package, the consultant hereby authorizes the City to contact references and make such further investigations as may be in the best interest of the City. The City of Lebanon is an equal opportunity entity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, national origin, religion or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, activities, or in its awarding of such bids in pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.