Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0826-045

Professional Services RFP for Preliminary Design of Time Check and Riverfront Greenway Parks

This opportunity from the City of Cedar Rapids focuses on professional services for preliminary engineering and design of the Time Check and Riverfront Greenway Parks. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids Community Development Department - Purchasing Services Office - Scope of Work: - Develop 30% engineered preliminary design plans for two riverfront park areas - Advance existing Greenway Parks Plan concepts into preliminary engineering - Integrate flood risk reduction, stormwater management, ecological restoration, and public access - Multidisciplinary team required: landscape architects, civil/water resources engineers, economic analysts - Community engagement, project phasing, permitting strategy, and funding identification - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS), Cedar Rapids General Supplement, and Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG) - At least one WEDG Associate must be on the project team - Robust insurance coverage and local preference policies - Emphasis on sustainable, resilient, and ADA-compliant design - Maintenance, adaptive management, and water quality monitoring partnerships - No specific OEMs or hardware products are requested; this is a professional services solicitation - All deliverables must be submitted electronically - Project duration is approximately 6 months from notice to proceed, with possible extensions

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids Community Development Department is soliciting sealed proposals electronically for professional services to complete preliminary plans (30% designs) for the Time Check and Riverfront portions of the Greenway Parks Plan. The project involves developing 30% engineered design plans consistent with the City's Greenway Parks Plan and applicable regulations, supporting flood control investments and future funding opportunities. Proposals must be submitted through the City's online e-procurement portal by September 30, 2026, and a virtual pre-proposal meeting will be held on September 15, 2026. The City will evaluate proposals promptly after opening and will not accept email, fax, or hard copy submissions.

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