Specifications include, but are not limited to: Phase 1 – Community Engagement and Conceptual Design: The City is considering a fall 2023 ballot measure in support of a West Side Recreation and Aquatics Center and Library Branch to meet the needs of a growing community. The consultant hired will build upon previous efforts, including but not limited to a 2012 City of Bozeman Recreation/Aquatics Facility Feasibility Study, and engagement efforts conducted as part of the current Bozeman Public Library renovation project. Community engagement on what kinds of activities and spaces are needed to serve a diverse and growing community will guide the development of a conceptual design. The consultant will be expected to be familiar with and adhere to the Engage Bozeman framework that guides the City’s community engagement efforts.; The consultant will work with City staff to develop a community engagement plan to clarify the scope of the engagement process and how input will influence different aspects of the conceptual design of the new facility. The consultant will be expected to implement the community engagement plan using creative and accessible tools and techniques to gather input from the broader community as well as specific groups. Input gathered during the engagement process will guide the resulting conceptual design.; Phase 2 – Final Design: Upon successful completion of conceptual design the City may work with the consultant to complete final design contingent upon voter approval. The consultant may work with the City to provide all services necessary to develop construction bid documents.;; Phase 3 – Consruction: The successful consultant may work with the City to select a General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM) to ensure constructability and cost efficiency. The selected firm may work with the GCCM to provide all services necessary to bidding the project and coordinate in oversight of the construction activities of the project. All work must be in compliance with all applicable requirements under Montana and Federal laws and regulations.; The City reserves the right to pursue subsequent selection processes for any future project(s) at their sole discretion should fundraising efforts be successful.; This project will be under intense scrutiny by public officials, the media, and the citizens. It is imperative that it be managed and constructed with the utmost regard to cost, schedule, and quality control by all participants. The integrity, reputation, skills and performance of the firm must be of the highest caliber to maintain confidence in the project.
