City of Greenville #26-3991

Design Services Zoo Trail

The City of Greenville, South Carolina, is the government buyer requesting proposals for design services for Phase 1 of the Zoo Trail project located behind the Greenville Zoo near Cleveland Park. The awarded services include comprehensive design and engineering services such as route development, cost estimating, bid package development, public and stakeholder coordination, permitting, utility coordination, and construction phase assistance. The project involves designing a 16-foot wide shared use pathway along an abandoned rail corridor connecting David C. Francis Drive to East Washington Street. The scope includes public input, stakeholder negotiations, private property impact mitigation, roadway crossing design, utility relocation, landscape design, trail amenities, signage, lighting coordination with Duke Energy, stormwater design, and preparation of construction documents. The consultant must comply with all applicable regulations and standards including AASHTO 5th edition, SCDOT manuals, and City of Greenville codes. The contract requires professional qualifications, insurance coverage, and adherence to City and state laws including the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act. The City emphasizes minority and women-owned business participation goals. The period of performance aims for project readiness to bid within six months of the Notice to Proceed. No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the document. The place of performance is Greenville, SC, specifically the corridor behind Greenville Zoo and adjacent properties. Unique contract requirements include detailed public input processes, coordination with multiple stakeholders including private property owners and utility providers, and compliance with extensive insurance and legal provisions.

Description

The City of Greenville is seeking proposals for design services for Phase 1 of a project known as the ‘Zoo Trail’ that will exist behind the Greenville Zoo near Cleveland Park. The project includes design and engineering, cost estimating, bid development, value engineering, and obtaining necessary permits. Coordination with property owners and the Greenville Zoo is required. The corridor is mostly owned by the City, but an easement on PIN 0062000200100 needs assessment and possible modification. Access restrictions apply to private property PIN 0062000200100.

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