Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Franklin, Nebraska. Completed plans call for the construction of a playground / park / athletic field; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; power facility; and power facility.

The City of Franklin, Nebraska is requesting proposals from firms to provide final design plans, specifications, bidding, and project/construction management of the Library's patio, gazebo, and picnic shelter with restrooms in the City Park. Please mark your envelope as follows: City of Franklin City Park Project, Request for Proposals. The City of Franklin was granted the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Rural Community Recovery Program (RCRP) grant to partially fund this project. All work related to this project must be complete no later than February 28, 2026. The proposal shall include the cost breakdown for these three sections: 1) create civil set ready documents, 2) oversee the selection of a general contractor, and 3) provide project/construction management through the process. Location of Project: The City Park & Library at 1502 P Street, Franklin is the project location. The library patio site will be available following the completion of the Summer Library Reading Program on June 30. City staff will remove the current picnic shelter and restroom by June 30 to ensure that site is pad ready. Description of the Project: The project design includes installation of an industry standard picnic shelter and ADA restroom, and patio and gazebo area with solar benches by the library. The City of Franklin has contracted with the South Central Economic Development District, Inc. (SCEDD) to provide general grant administrative services and compliance for this project. The RCRP Park Project committee will provide a decision to the City Council by March 12 with notification of selection to follow. The selected firm will work closely with the City and SCEDD to ensure all grant compliance terms are followed. Interested firms should submit, in writing, their proposal. The selection of a firm will be based on the following criteria: Capacity of firm to perform work within time limitations in consideration of current and planned workload of the firm. A proposed timeline should be submitted. 25 points Technical Expertise of firm and personnel in connection with type of services to be provided and complexity of project 20 points Past Record of Performance with other clients, including quality of work, timeliness, and cost control 20 points Familiarity of Firm with types of problems applicable to project 20 points Cost 15 points 100 points Elaborate and expensive presentation aids are not necessary or encouraged. Only fixed price or not to exceed contracts will be considered. Negotiations of the contract amount and scope of services will be conducted after the selection of the best-qualified respondent proposal. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City of Franklin is an equal-opportunity employer and requires all contractors and consultants to comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and RCRP Program Guidelines. Through the construction bid process, use of local subcontractors, where possible, is encouraged to support local economic development.