N1347 Gateway Park Landscape Architect

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Background Arlington County, Virginia, is seeking proposals for design services related to the razing of existing park amenities and the construction of new amenities at Gateway Park, located at 1300 Langston Blvd in Arlington, VA. This initiative is part of the Gateway Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines adopted in December 2024. The goal is to transform the park into a world-class public space that reflects community priorities for connectivity, resilience, activity, and equity. Work Details The selected Landscape Architecture firm will be responsible for: 1. Project Management: Including kick-off meetings, schedule updates, biweekly project meetings, and monthly invoicing. 2. Public Engagement: Facilitating community engagement opportunities to gather feedback on design plans. 3. Design Development: Preparing drawings based on community input and ensuring compliance with the Gateway Park Master Plan. 4. Construction Documentation: Developing detailed construction documents through 30%, 60%, and 90% stages. 5. Permitting and Approvals: Preparing necessary applications for County and State permits. 6. Construction Administration: Providing oversight during construction to ensure adherence to approved documents. Period of Performance The project is divided into multiple phases with anticipated completion dates as follows: - Phase 1 (Design Award, Public Engagement, Design Development): Q2 2026 – Q4 2026 - Phase 2 (Construction Documentation, Final Engineering): Q4 2026 – Q2 2027 - Phase 3 (Permitting, Approvals): Q2 2027 – Q3 2027 - Phase 4 (Construction Administration): Q3 2027 – Q3 2029. Place of Performance The contract will be performed at Gateway Park located at 1300 Langston Blvd in Arlington, VA. Bidder Requirements Offerors must be registered with the Virginia State Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Landscape Architects. Additionally, any Offeror organized as a corporation or limited liability company must be authorized to transact business in Virginia prior to contract award.