The City of Mill Creek (the City) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering and landscaping firms to provide professional design services for the Mill Creek Library Park and Veterans Monument Renovation Project. This project includes the following improvements while maintaining the parks existing layout, wetland, preserving mature trees, and adhering to City standards and codes: Veterans Monument Expansion: Expand the Veterans Monument to allow for additional names. Playground Expansion: Add or expand the playground to serve a wider age range and include more diverse play equipment. Playground Fencing: Install safety fencing around the existing or expanded playground area to improve security and define boundaries. Drainage Improvements: Improve drainage throughout the park to resolve soggy areas while preserving the integrity of the wetland and its buffer. Sidewalk and Path Repairs: Repair or replace existing sidewalks and paths to ensure safe, accessible circulation. Landscape Enhancements: Refresh and enhance park landscaping with updated plantings. Irrigation System Renovation: Renovate the irrigation system to promote healthy vegetation and optimize water efficiency. The following items are optional enhancements and will be added to the scope only if authorized by the City during the design phase: Addition of Swings: Design and integrate swings into the expanded playground area to enhance play opportunities. Additional Lighting: Install lighting upgrades to improve visibility and safety throughout the park, including aesthetic uplighting. Additional Flagpoles: Add two flagpoles to display the state flag, City flag, and flags representing armed services branches. Reflection and Community Seating: Provide additional benches for quiet reflection and designated seating for Memorial Day and Veterans Day gatherings. Monument Plaza Expansion: Evaluate options to expand the monument plaza to accommodate more names and community use during ceremonies. Assess Parking Lot Expansion: Evaluate potential expansion options and associated costs for the parking lot. All improvements will be designed to complement and maintain the parks existing base elements and spatial arrangement. The project area is located at 15429 Bothell Everett Hwy Mill Creek, WA. Interested firms must demonstrate expertise in park and landscape architecture, site drainage and stormwater management, pedestrian circulation and sidewalk design, playground and recreational facilities, parking layout, and site lighting.
