Olbrich Park – North Parcel Improvements

The City of Madison Parks Division has issued a solicitation (No. 15020-0-2026-BG) seeking professional design consulting services for improvements to the Olbrich Park North Parcel. The contract scope encompasses comprehensive parkland development work including initial community engagement, detailed site and civil engineering design, preparation of permit-compliant construction documents, assistance during the bidding phase, and ongoing construction oversight. The work requires coordination with multiple City departments, adherence to environmental regulations especially regarding contaminated soil management, and compliance with local, state, and federal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA guidelines, and City of Madison Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. Deliverables include stamped drawings, grading and drainage plans supported by stormwater modeling, erosion control strategies, lighting and pavement schedules, permit applications, and presentations to City commissions. The project is planned in three phases, with the construction start anticipated in May 2027 and completion by November 2027, subject to City authorization. The evaluation of proposals will be based on a weighted set of criteria emphasizing project understanding and approach (20%), team composition and key personnel qualifications (20%), relevant project experience (15%), and the ability to meet the City's requirements including schedule and budget submissions (10%), among others. This source selection is a trade-off process prioritizing overall value rather than lowest cost. Although the solicitation references a preliminary construction budget estimate of $1.5 million, no fixed contract price or firm line-item costs are provided, indicating proposals will establish pricing. The contract includes special compliance conditions such as affirmative action reporting for contractors meeting specified thresholds, workforce hiring obligations, non-discrimination policies, insurance requirements naming the City as additional insured, and prohibition of weapons on City sites. Invoicing procedures require City-approved formats with itemized charges and timely submission, but no federal invoicing systems are mandated. Administration and acceptance authority reside with the City of Madison, which retains sole discretion over inspection and final acceptance of services delivered at the project site within Dane County, Wisconsin. The solicitation imposes no formal size or socioeconomic certifications but acknowledges local and minority-owned business preferences in evaluation. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 29, 2026, adhering to detailed format and content instructions outlined in the solicitation package.