Description
The City of Cartersville is seeking a qualified architectural/engineering firm to design a comprehensive redevelopment of the Cartersville Sports Complex and associated facilities at Hicks Park. The scope includes planning, programming, conceptual, schematic, design‑development and construction‑document services for multiple baseball fields, a new grandstand with press box, locker rooms, restrooms, a new concession stand, a second‑floor meeting space, and a retaining wall. The design must accommodate turf conversion, field re‑layout, drainage, and integration with existing trails, and must be coordinated with a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk who will be procured separately. The project budget is preliminarily $4‑6 million, with design services expected to begin Fall 2026 and construction documents completed by April 2027; the first field is targeted for completion by February 2028.
• Architectural and engineering design for 5 baseball fields (turf conversion, re‑configuration)
• New grandstand, press box, locker rooms, restrooms, storage under grandstand
• New concession stand at Hicks Park with second‑floor meeting/office space
• Retaining wall for spectator seating and embankment protection
• Full suite of services: programming, schematic, design‑development, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration
• Delivery method: Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMAR) – CM to be bid separately
• Estimated construction budget: $4‑6 million; design fee typically 5‑10 % of construction cost
• Schedule: Design start Fall 2026, construction docs by Apr 2027, field completion Feb 2028
• Mandatory submission deadline: Oct 23, 2026 (3 PM) with separate sealed fee envelope.