Toledo Area Metropolitan Park District Planet bids #2026 - 17

Metroparks Toledo seeks design-build services for a memorial sculpture at Toledo Botanical Gardens

Metroparks Toledo is seeking qualified sculptors and design-build teams for the creation of the Cochrane Memorial Sculpture at Toledo Botanical Gardens. - Government Buyer: - Metroparks Toledo (The Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area), Planning and Construction office - Scope of Work: - Design, engineering, fabrication, and installation oversight of a large-scale memorial sculpture - Structural engineering and permitting services - Submission of digital deliverables and construction photos - Coordination with Metroparks staff for site integration - Products/Services Requested: - Memorial sculpture (primarily metal, with possible glass elements) - Structural engineering services - Permitting services (local, state, federal) - Installation oversight - Construction photography - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sculpture must reflect themes of legacy, transformation, native plants/wildlife, and regional history - Emphasis on durability, maintenance feasibility, and elegant design - Compliance with prevailing wage laws, insurance, and performance/payment bonds - Maximum project budget: $200,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified sculptors and design-build teams - Procurement Process: - RFQ, shortlisting, RFP, interviews, and final contract award - Period of Performance: - Project duration approximately 10 months, from contract approval to final completion and dedication ceremony

Description

This solicitation is for the design and fabrication of a memorial sculpture at the Toledo Botanical Gardens, including associated structural engineering and oversight of its installation. The project involves creating a sculpture that serves as a prominent focal point and tribute, with a budget not to exceed $200,000. The selected offeror will complete the sculpture design, fabrication, obtain necessary permits, and oversee installation. The project is scheduled to start on November 16, 2026, and complete by September 1, 2027, located at 6101 Fallen Timbers Lane, Maumee, OH 43537.

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