Kingston Biddingo #F18-CS-RLS-2025-04

City of Kingston Seeks Design Services for Two Urban Parkettes

The City of Kingston is seeking a multi-disciplinary consultant team, led by a Landscape Architect, to provide design services for two new urban parkettes at 677 and 700 Princess Street. - Government Buyer: - City of Kingston (Ontario) - Scope of Services: - Design services for two urban parkettes - Team must include expertise in landscape architecture, engineering, environmental, and urban planning - Lead must be a senior project manager with a professional background in Landscape Architecture - Topographical surveys required for each site (new Ontario Land Surveyor surveys) - Public consultation and engagement throughout the design process - Conceptual and design development phases - Creation of durable, accessible parkette amenities - Compliance with City’s Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on placemaking, urban vitality, and resilience - Regular biweekly meetings during the design phase - No specific OEMs or vendors named, as this is a service-based procurement

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Kingston invites qualified multi-disciplinary consultant teams, led by a Landscape Architect, to submit proposals for design services for two new urban parkettes located at 677 Princess Street and 700 Princess Street in Kingston's downtown core. The project aims to enhance public spaces with an emphasis on placemaking, accessibility, and urban vitality. The consultant team will be responsible for designing, consulting with the public, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. Both sites will be designed, tendered, and constructed in tandem as part of this project.

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