Lake Link Trail Bridge to Wendy Park

The contract is for the design of a bridge to Wendy Park, which is part of the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Trail. The bridge will be approximately 600 feet long and will connect River Road on the Flats Westbank to Whiskey Island and Wendy Park. The contract was awarded to KS Associates, Inc. and Rosales + Partners, who will provide professional services for the design of the bridge. The scope of work includes completion of program development and site investigation, preliminary design, preliminary engineering, wind tunnel testing, public meeting and value engineering, final design and construction documents, bidding, and construction administration. The contract value is estimated to be around $931,848 for KS Associates, Inc. and $106,625 for Rosales + Partners. • The bridge design will be based on a concept design developed by Rosales + Partners and Schlaich Bergermann. • The bridge will be a lightweight structure using an inverted Fink truss. • The project includes a visual quality manual, review of engineer's drawings, update of 3D renderings, development of details for railings, fences, and signage, and participation in value engineering discussions. • The contract also includes a scope of work for Rosales + Partners, which includes preparation of a visual quality manual, review of engineer's drawings, and update of 3D renderings. • The project is expected to start immediately and be completed in approximately one year.