Olbrich Park – North Parcel Improvements

The City of Madison Parks Division is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the Olbrich Park – North Parcel Improvements. The project scope covers professional design consulting services for parkland development, including site design, community engagement, preparation of construction documents, assistance during the bidding process, and oversight throughout construction for the planned park improvements. The project is located in Olbrich Park and encompasses approximately 17 acres of City-owned land. The project site is situated adjacent to the Garver Feed Mill redevelopment and is bordered by Starkweather Creek to the north and east, Fair Oaks Ave to the west, and the Garver Feed Mill to the south. The project entails taking the adopted Park Development Plan through design development, construction drawings, public works bidding, and construction. Some key features of the project include a new off-street parking lot, management of stockpiled contaminated material on-site, new electrical service and site lighting, an outdoor seating area, a nature-based play area, a single-track bicycle recreation area, and a landscape design focused on low-maintenance native species. Some of the key services required from the consultant include: - Providing community engagement and design development services - Developing construction documents and public works bidding - Providing construction observation services - Coordinating with other City of Madison agencies during the construction document design process - Preparing plans and materials sufficient for the City of Madison Site Plan Approval process - Preparing construction document formats in accordance with City of Madison Standard Specifications. The City is looking for a consultant with experience in site design, stormwater management, electrical design, and site restoration. All work shall be performed by licensed professionals registered in the State of Wisconsin. Some of the key deliverables required from the consultant include: - Community Engagement and Design Development materials - Construction Documents and Public Works Bidding documents - Construction Observation services - Final construction plans and specifications. The project has an anticipated construction budget of $1,500,000, and all construction funding is contingent upon City of Madison Common Council authorization.