News Release - City Releases Request for Proposals for Rochester Urban Skatepark

City of Rochester

News Release

(Wednesday, July 18, 2018) – The City of Rochester has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for design services for a new urban skatepark. Together with the Friends of Roc City Skatepark, the City is seeking qualified consultants to provide design, bid and construction documents for an organic, world-class urban skatepark to be built on South Avenue at Woodbury Boulevard. The goal is to create a skatepark that will be free to the public and accommodate skateboarding, BMX, rollerblading, scooters and other sports. 

A pre-submittal meeting will be held at the Rochester Water Bureau Training Room at 10 Felix St. on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 1 p.m., to allow prospective firms the opportunity to review and discuss the project with the City project manager prior to finalizing and submitting proposals.

The deadline for proposals is 5 p.m., Aug. 17. The timetable, concept drawings and full list of proposal requirements are detailed in the RFP, which can be found here.

The selected consultant will utilize existing concept designs to develop necessary documents including survey, geotechnical evaluation and preliminary design recommendations. They will also be requiredto update cost estimates, final designs and construction phase design and inspection services. The services will include providing and/or obtaining all requisite testing, permits, reviews and environmental compliance.

The City requires that all bidders and subcontractors present evidence of experience, ability and financial standing. Designated firms must be able to submit proof of authority to practice engineering/surveying in New York State immediately upon designation.

For more information on the Friends of Roc City Skatepark visit: www.roccitypark.org.

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News Media: For more information, contact Press Officer Jessica Alaimo, 428-7135.