Summary
The City of Scranton Office of Business Administration is seeking separate sealed proposals for an individual or firm to provide Grace St Playground Engineering and Design will be received online by the City of Scranton Controller via the City’s e-Procurement Portal until 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at which time such bids will be opened in City Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. A video of the bid opening will be available for public viewing at www.youtube.com/user/electriccitytv570 subsequent to the live opening.
Grace St Playground Engineering and Design
Grace St Playground -415 Grace St Scranton is in need of a full renovation.
The Scope of Work for this project includes:
Review the site and existing conditions
Review awarded LSA grant for project specifications
Design of playground layout, equipment, landscaping, park amenities, ADA parking stalls, open air shelter and safety surfacing
Coordinate the procurement of playground equipment that meets the needs of children of various age groups and abilities
Provide all necessary survey information and base mapping for the area for the park. All survey services for this project shall be performed in accordance with, and shall conform to, accepted Surveying and Engineering general practices and procedures.
Identify coordinate and define any permits required for the projects to proceed, prepare and submit application packages.
Identify and define any necessary coordination with utilities and register the projects with PA One Call System.
Prepare presentations and attend one (1) public meeting
Compliance with all relevant safety standards and accessibility regulations
Prepare preliminary design drawings and cost estimates for the project based upon field review, grant award, pre-design meetings, and environmental and engineering data.
Prepare final documents necessary to obtain final approval and a public bid of the project. This includes, but is not limited to, the following, as needed:
ADA Review Submission
Utility Review Submission
Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plans
Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction
Construction Review Submission
Plans Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)
Construction Bid Documents
Conduct a pre-bid meeting with prospective contractors
Assist city staff review the bid documents for conformity with the specifications, and requirements and provide a formal recommendation of bid award. The consultant shall coordinate with the playground manufacturers and the City
Serve as liaison between city staff and contractor.
Provide construction management and project oversight including:
Conduct pre-construction meeting
Project scheduling
Provide periodic site inspections and construction administration services during construction
Review of proposed field changes
Preparation of job minutes and progress reports
Preparation of change orders
Review and approval of contractor payments
Conduct on-site job meetings, weekly, or as needed
Monitor project progress
Ensure compliance with all plans, specifications and field changes
Generate final punch list
Certification to the owner of completion and compliance with all construction plans and specifications
Conduct final inspection
Assist with project and grant close out
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