Design Services for Ice Arena Improvements

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a qualified design firm to provide full‑service design, engineering, and project‑management for the replacement of refrigeration systems and ADA‑compliant upgrades at two municipal ice arenas (Buhr Park and Veterans Memorial Park). The scope includes overall project management, detailed mechanical and civil design, accessibility improvements, coordination with multiple city departments, public outreach, and preparation of construction‑ready documents for a later competitive bid. The contract will be a Professional Services Agreement, with fee proposals evaluated after technical scoring. • Full‑service design of new indirect‑style refrigeration systems (likely ammonia‑based) for both arenas. • Comprehensive ADA transition upgrades (interior, parking, lobby, locker rooms, restrooms, ramps, handrails). • Preparation of construction‑ready plans, specs, cost estimates, and bid documents to support a design‑then‑bid procurement model. • Mandatory deliverables include three stakeholder meetings per park, coordination with utilities, and adherence to LWCF construction‑grant requirements.