Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Town would like to make significant improvements to the Property to help get the most out of this important resource, while still balancing its place in the neighborhood. The selected firm will assist the Town with engaging the public for input and developing a conceptual design for improvements. Possible improvements include adding pickleball and/or tennis courts; a designated ice skating area; new restrooms, either through renovating or replacing the existing building; improvements to the concessions building, a new concessions building, or accommodations for a food truck; new bleachers or spectator areas; and replacing field lights. The Town intends to apply for a grant from the National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund to help fund the project. The services described in this RFQ may be applied to this grant as an eligible reimbursable expense. The selected consultant is expected to perform technical, planning, design and other preconstruction activities generally outlined as conceptual planning, preliminary, and final engineering, and to assist the Town with preparing and submitting any required permits with the State of New Hampshire. The Town intends to construct the improvements in 2024 or 2025 depending on funding, with planning and engineering beginning in 2023. The Town anticipates that the scope of the requested engineering services will be primarily for planning of improvements and placement of additional structures on the Property with a secondary focus on storm water runoff. There may be some engineering that is required for the other improvements, including new impervious surfaces.
