Site work for a mixed-use development in Havelock, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31, the City of Havelock, North Carolina is releasing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking responses from qualified engineering and architectural firms to provide design and permitting services for a new community park on a designated brownfields site. Submitted proposals are to be in accordance with the attached specifications and may be submitted by mail, email, or hand delivered. This project is being funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's FY23 Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding grant and a USEPA Brownfields Cleanup grant. This project must comply with all federal terms outlined in the grant agreements and all applicable state and local policies. The City of Havelock is seeking the most beneficial and economical alignment, that provides recreation opportunities while incorporating sustainable design principles. It is anticipated that the park design would include, but not necessarily limited to, walking trails, restroom facilities, open space, and connectivity to local neighborhoods and adjacent Tucker Creek Middle School. Firms responding to this RFQ shall provide documentation of their experience, expertise, and knowledge in park and recreational project design and delivering construction-ready design plans. The resulting contract will be developed as a collaborative effort between the City and the selected Professional Engineering and Architectural firm(s). The City will hold a pre-submittal site visit for all interested firms responding to this Request for Qualifications. Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged. The Scope of Consultant's Services, as currently envisioned by the City, may include, but not be limited to, the following potential areas of work. Consultants are requested to highlight their expertise and experience in these and related areas pertaining to park and recreation design projects. Professional services to be provided by the selected firm(s) may generally be as follows: 1. Conduct a site analysis and necessary assessments to evaluate topography, vegetation, drainage, and existing infrastructure. Identify opportunities for integration with surrounding neighborhoods and adjacent land uses. 2. Organize and facilitate public meetings to gather community input. 3. Develop conceptual and final design plans for park amenities such as trails, playgrounds, sports fields, open green spaces, pavilions, restrooms, and picnic areas. 4. Provide detailed engineering plans for grading, utilities, drainage, and site improvements. 5. Incorporate principals of universal accessibility (ADA compliance). 6. Design sustainable infrastructure including stormwater management systems and native landscaping. 7. Prepare, submit and obtain the necessary permit applications for site development and approvals ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing the project's development. 8. Develop an engineer's cost estimate for the project. 9. Develop project plans and specifications, all bid documents, and all contract documents. 10. Conduct the construction bidding process to include participation in the pre-bid conference, replying to requests for information, preparing advertisements for bid solicitations, attending bid opening, preparing a certified bid tabulation, preparing a formal recommendation for award, and issuing a notice to proceed, when applicable. 11. Provide construction management including but not limited to construction inspections, shop drawing review, testing, pay records, certifications, and as-built plans. 12. Provide necessary documentation needed for compliance with DEQ, EPA, HUD, EDI, and other local, state, and federal agencies, If the SOQ is submitted by mail or hand delivered submit one unbound copy, one bound copies, and one electronic copy of the written proposal on a flash drive with a second sealed envelope titled unit-rate fee schedule. If submitting SOQ by email include, a separate file attachment titled unit-rate fee schedule. Question Deadline 04/30/2025 at 2:00 PM ET All questions regarding this project should be directed to jsingle@maaonline.com and ensure that bids@havelocknc.us is copied on all correspondence. In an effort to keep the selection process objective, do not contact any City of Havelock Staff or elected official. Questions must be received. If questions are received, the City will respond no later than 2:00 PM EST, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. QA date Wednesday May 14, 2025, at 2 pm EST.