Preliminary Plans for Time Check and Riverfront Greenway Parks

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop 30 % engineered design plans (preliminary plans) for Time Check Park and a segment of the Riverfront Greenway. The work includes reviewing existing studies, preparing preliminary engineering drawings, coordinating with the flood‑control consultant (HR Green), delivering an opinion of probable construction cost, recommending phasing, creating a permitting roadmap, and identifying funding opportunities. Deliverables are electronic and must follow state and city design manuals, as well as the Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG). The consultant must include at least one WEDG associate on the team and attend a virtual pre‑proposal meeting on September 15, 2026. The contract will be awarded after electronic proposals are received by September 30, 2026, with a project schedule of roughly six months from notice to proceed. • Scope: 30 % design (preliminary plans) for park amenities, grading, utilities, and integration with flood‑control infrastructure. • Coordination: Work closely with HR Green (flood‑control) and City staff; provide data gap analysis, field review, and community engagement graphics. • Deliverables: Preliminary plans, cost opinion, phasing memo, permitting strategy, funding opportunities memo, and engagement materials. • Timeline: Proposals due 9/30/2026; project completion within 6 months after award. • Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Time Check Park & Riverfront segment).