Site work, paving, outdoor lighting and new construction of a mixed-use development in Pownal, Maine. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a fire / police facility; for site work for a fire / police facility; water / sewer project; sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; for outdoor lighting for a sidewalk / parking lot; and municipal facility.

The Town of Pownal, hereinafter the "Town", is requesting statements of interest and cost proposals ("RFP") from consultants, individuals, and firms with the appropriate experience and qualifications to provide Civil Engineering and Landscape Design services. The Town has initiated a project to build a new facility on Town-owned land located at 439 Hallowell Road to house and support a combined Fire & Rescue and Public Works departments. The Future Facilities Committee (FFC) was formed to drive this project, and will review submitted proposals. Port City Architecture was initially retained to provide a comprehensive needs assessment, schematic floor plan, and projected cost estimate. The FFC is now researching funding opportunities for the project. Preparation of a comprehensive site plan and complete set of materials necessary to apply for and receive both local site plan approval as well as all requisite state and/or federal permits, is necessary to pursue funding opportunities. Additional site engineering and design services will be required to execute the project, but this RFP is limited to permitting requirements only. Pownal is a town in Cumberland County located between the towns of North Yarmouth, Freeport, Durham, and New Gloucester. Pownal was settled in 1680 and incorporated on March 3, 1808, from a portion of Freeport. According to the United States 2020 Census, Pownal has a population of 1,549, made up of 562 households within a total area of 22.9 square miles. Pownal utilizes an elected Select Board and town meeting style of town administration. The chosen bidder will be expected to prepare and deliver to the Town certain plans including, but not necessarily limited to: Existing Conditions survey. Demolition and tree removal plans. Erosion and sediment control plans. Material and soil analysis suitable for building foundation design. Plan locating building on site. Site access design, including driveway, parking, sidewalks, and site lighting. Septic design. Locating appropriate spot for well drilling. Identifying all utilities (electrical, telephone, gas, oil, etc.) to be utilized in the project, and how they will be either brought into the site (trenching, e.g.), or stored on-site (e.g., gas, oil). Final grading plan. Review of State of Maine and Town of Pownal Site permitting requirements. Information for the Town of Pownal is available through the Pownal Code Enforcement Officer. Further information is available on the Town website. Final deliverables must be suitable for obtaining a site plan approval from the Town of Pownal Planning Board as well as all other requisite state and/or federal permitting . Respondents shall be fully responsible for the costs of preparing and submitting responses to this RFP. The Town shall not be liable for any such costs. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions. The Town also reserves the right to waive any informality, technical defect, or clerical error or irregularity in any proposal. The Town also reserves the right to take any action regarding its processing of this RFP, including but not limited to its review of any submittals, that it deems to be in the best interests of the Town. RFP date notes: Submissions received after this date will not be considered. It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to ensure timely delivery. Proposals will not be accepted at any other location than the address specified below. Faxed or e-mailed proposals will not be accepted. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.