Toledo Area Metropolitan Park District Planet bids #PID No. 122428

Metroparks Toledo Seeks Independent Cost Estimator Services for Glass City Riverwalk Vistula RAISE Project

Metroparks Toledo is seeking qualified firms to provide Independent Cost Estimator (ICE) services for the Glass City Riverwalk Vistula RAISE Project in Toledo, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area (Metroparks Toledo) - Scope of Services: - Independent cost estimating, construction scheduling, risk management, and project facilitation services - Support for the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method - Validation of CMAR bids for each construction contract - Project Details: - Construction budget is approximately $24 million - Project covers five areas (Glass City Metropark, International Park, Vistula, Downtown Toledo, Garfield Greenway) and three bridges (Anthony Wayne, Martin Luther King, Craig Memorial Bridge) - Work includes demolition, shoreline stabilization, river access, floating docks, paving, retaining walls, railings, boardwalks, floating wetlands, storm drainage, utilities, landscaping, irrigation, and site amenities - Notable Requirements: - ICE firms must have direct local construction bidding experience and proven national CMAR/CMGC experience - Preference for staff with certifications such as Certified Cost Professional or Planning & Scheduling Professional - ODOT prequalification is not required - Engineering firms relying solely on historic cost averages are not sought - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; this is a professional services opportunity

Description

The Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area (Metroparks Toledo) is seeking Letters of Interest from qualified firms to provide Independent Cost Estimating services for the RAISE portion of the Glass City Riverwalk, Vistula Neighborhood Project in Toledo, Ohio. The services will support the Construction Manager at Risk project delivery method with third-party cost estimating, scheduling, and project facilitation. The project has a construction budget of approximately $24 million and includes multi-modal transportation and place-making improvements across five areas and three bridges. The goal is to accelerate design and deliver the project under budget while enhancing value and quality.

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