Specifications include, but are not limited to: Your design team is invited to submit a proposal to provide A&E services in the form of a Park Master Plan including site plans, conceptual design and phasing recommendation for existing and proposed structures at the newly created Lowell Lake State Park in Springfield, Vermont. a) The property as a whole shall function to provide both dispersed recreational activities via trails and waters, and overnight use in sheltered facilities (cabins and/or cottages, as Vermont State Parks defines these types of structures) within the limits of the existing historical areas of this use. A cabin is a one-room enclosed building with sleeping and gathering space with electric service and no plumbing. A cottage is a building with separate sleeping, bathing, gathering and cooking quarters that has electric service and plumbing. b) The historical character, rustic nature and low-impact feel shall be retained and incorporated into all design elements. c) All applicable local, state, federal laws, rules and regulations including but not limited to shore land development, local zoning, and life safety, utility and health codes must be met. d) Renovated and new structures shall meet minimum LEED Silver Certification (however actual certification may not be obtained) e) The property as a whole shall achieve a Net Zero energy footprint. The use of passive design to allow for maximum daylight infiltration and active measures such as renewable energy technologies for energy generation, heating and cooling shall be applied. Minimizing the use of active mechanical HVAC and other energy intensive systems is preferred. Heating fuels shall be renewable and locally sourced where practical and possible. f) The project shall meet the goals of Vermont’s voluntary Lake Wise Program. g) Local building materials shall be incorporated into renovations and new construction whenever possible. h) All structures, building materials and surfaces shall be of highest practical durability with lowest practical maintenance intervals. i) Renovations, new construction and trail construction shall be designed to be constructed as simply as possible. j) Design shall be accomplished through phases, if necessary, for funding reasons. k) Structures shall blend in with natural surroundings. l) All facilities, and all trails connecting overnight facilities and parking, shall meet ADA Acceptable Guidelines. m) An analysis of, and options shall be presented for, the “island cabin” for its re-use as an overnight rental, shelter, nature center, some other use, or its removal.
