Opportunity

Toledo Area Metropolitan Park District Planet bids #144380

Design-Build Services for Festival Park Renovation at Glass City Riverwalk, Toledo, OH

Posted

July 24, 2026

Respond By

August 07, 2026

Identifier

144380

NAICS

236220, 541310, 541330

Metroparks Toledo is seeking qualified design-build teams for the renovation of Festival Park at Glass City Riverwalk in Toledo, OH. - Government Buyer: - Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area (Metroparks Toledo) - Project managed by Metroparks Toledo Planning & Construction team - Owned by City of Toledo, leased to Toledo Science Center dba Imagination Station - Scope of Work: - Design development, engineering, final design, and construction - Science- and nature-themed playground with premanufactured and custom sculptural play equipment - Plaza renovations, rerouting of fire lane, amphitheater renovation - ADA-accessible paths, iconic sculptures (e.g., heron, turtle shell, The Family sculpture) - Low-maintenance landscaping and site amenities - Services Requested: - Design-build professional services - Permitting and agency coordination (local, state, federal) - Construction oversight, project management, as-built documentation - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with prevailing wage laws and project labor agreement - Insurance, bonding, and adherence to grant terms - Phase One capped at $950,000 budget - Detailed deliverables: as-built drawings, construction photos - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity open to all qualified design-build teams - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Installation of at least one iconic sculpture - Coordination with multiple agencies for permitting - Project structured in phases; subsequent phases depend on additional funding

Description

This solicitation is for design-build professional services for the renovation of Festival Park located at 408 North Summit St, Toledo, OH. The project scope includes design development plans, engineering, final design, and construction of the renovated park, which will feature a science- and nature-themed playground, plaza renovations, rerouted fire lane, amphitheater renovation, ADA-accessible paths, and iconic sculptures. The selected team will also assist with local, state, and federal agency coordination and permitting. The project budget for Phase One is $950,000, with subsequent phases contingent on additional funding.

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