Opportunity
Toledo Area Metropolitan Park District Planet bids #2026 - 19
RFQ for Architectural and Engineering Services for Toledo Botanical Garden Event Venue
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
2026 - 19
NAICS
541310, 541330, 541320
Metroparks Toledo is seeking qualified architecture and engineering teams for the design of a new three-season event venue at the Toledo Botanical Garden. - Government Buyer: - Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area (Metroparks Toledo) - Planning and Construction office - Scope of Services: - Professional design services for a venue accommodating 250-300 guests - Includes conceptual and schematic design, design development, engineering (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, civil), final design, and construction documents - Construction administration and agency coordination (local, state, federal) - Project Phases: - Phase One: Patio with permanent tent tie-downs, restroom building with universal access, utility installation - Phase Two: Permanent shelter with kitchen and storage, parking lot modifications, landscape amenities - Budget: - Total project budget is approximately $5 million - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - Performance and payment bonds required - Delivery of all project data and as-built drawings in specified formats - Adherence to local, state, and federal regulations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified architectural and engineering firms - Products/Services Requested: - Professional architectural and engineering design services (no specific part numbers or quantities) - Unique Requirements: - Universal access restroom design - Stormwater management and landscape amenities - Construction administration and permitting support
Description
This project involves the design and construction of an indoor/outdoor, three-season event venue at the Toledo Botanical Garden. The scope includes conceptual and schematic design, engineering across multiple disciplines, final design, and construction documents. The project will be completed in two phases, with phase one focusing on a patio, restroom building, and utility installation, and phase two on a permanent shelter with kitchen and storage, plus site amenities. The selected offeror will also assist with agency coordination and permitting, and provide construction administration services.