New York State Contract Reporter #2133623

City of Utica Solicits Playground Design Services Qualifications

The City of Utica is seeking qualifications from architectural firms for playground design services across various city playgrounds in Oneida County, NY. - Government Buyer: - City of Utica, Board of Contract and Supply, Engineering Department - Contact: Eugene Santa Croce III, Senior Administrative Aide - Scope of Services: - Preliminary design (site inspections, design alternatives, cost estimates, environmental evaluations) - Final design (constructability reviews, preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates) - Construction support (bid assistance, shop drawing review, field condition responses, ongoing interpretation) - Construction inspection (on-site oversight for quality and compliance) - Selection Process: - Up to three qualified firms will be selected for a one-year Master Services Contract - Assignments will be made based on project-specific rankings - Firms must demonstrate relevant experience, qualified personnel, and past performance - Ability to provide all services directly or through licensed sub-consultants is required - Diversity goals may apply to certain assignments - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Various playground locations throughout Oneida County, NY - City Hall, 1 Kennedy Plaza, Utica, NY 13502 (administrative office) - Notable Requirements: - Firms must have expertise in playground design and related architectural/engineering services - No prior similar contracts have been awarded in the past five years

Description

The City of Utica is soliciting Statements of Qualification from professional architectural firms specializing in playground design for various city playground projects. The scope includes preliminary design, final design, construction support, and construction inspection services. Firms must submit qualifications demonstrating experience, personnel qualifications, and past similar projects. The selection process will identify up to three qualified firms for a Master Services Contract, with assignments made based on project-specific rankings.

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