Park Master Plan and Design Services Request for Qualifications

The City of Tukwila is soliciting Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications for architectural and engineering (A&E) services to assist the City with master planning park improvements to two (2) City of Tukwila Parks. The City seeks professional expertise in public involvement, landscape architecture and design, urban design and/or engineering services to plan and design park master plans for the parks. The project will require engaging the community, park users, neighbors, and other stakeholders, many who do not speak English as their primary language.

Project Sites/Locations:

1. Tukwila Community Center Park located at 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila, WA
2. Joseph Foster Memorial/Lee Phillips Parks located at 13919 53rd Avenue South, Tukwila, WA

Please review the full RFQ requirements.

Deadline for submissions:

• April 10, 2023 at 5 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) final day and time to receive RFQ

Project Contact Information:

For questions regarding the Request for Qualifications, the City requests all inquiries be submitted via email only, to parksrfpinfo@tukwilawa.gov and to the attention of:

Kris Kelly, Parks Manager, City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation

Responses to Vendor Questions:

May vendors submit their qualifications for some but not all of the potential scope items listed in the RFQ?

 Yes, vendors may submit their qualifications for one or all of the potential scope items listed in the RFQ.

Does the City of Tukwila Parks & Recreation have specific requirements regarding the public engagement aspect of the RFP?

No, applicants may share what qualifications they possess in this area or means employed to engage the public, including examples from past projects.

Are there set requirements for the number of engagement sessions for project? For example, with the public, the citizen’s advisory group, the Tukwila Parks Advisory Commission, the Tukwila City Council’s Community Safety and Services Committee, and the Tukwila City Council?

No, applicants may share what their approach has been to successfully implement a project.

Does the stated budget of $80,000 apply for developing master plans for Tukwila Community Center and Joseph Foster Memorial Park together?

Yes, proposed budgets should not exceed $80,000 for master plan development for both sites.