OBSERVATORY HILL RECREATION AREA - SKATEPARK DESIGN SERVICES RFP

Upper Darby Township is soliciting proposals for the design of a new approximately 10,000 square foot, ADA-compliant, all-wheels skatepark at the Observatory Hill Recreation Area, located adjacent to the intersection of St. Laurence Road and Tobacco Road in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The solicitation, issued as a Request for Proposals under NAICS Code 541340, requires qualified consultants to submit sealed proposals via PennBid by 4:00 PM EST on June 17, 2026, with questions to be submitted through the PennBid portal no later than June 12, 2026 at noon. Proposals must include a comprehensive scope of services encompassing design, construction documentation, cost estimation, scheduling, and construction administration support, including review of payment applications and final inspection. Key deliverables include up to ten complete printed sets and one digital copy of construction plans, renderings, technical specifications, a detailed cost estimate, and a construction schedule, all aligned with Township codes and current safety standards for skatepark design, with specific integration of street and transitional elements such as banks with steel coping, steps, quarter pipes, half pipes, and bowls suitable for users of all ages, skill levels, and adaptive riders. The design must also incorporate appropriate safety signage and ensure full accessibility. The evaluation process features pass/fail criteria for proposal completeness and weighted factors prioritizing the qualifications of key personnel—particularly demonstrated experience in skatepark design and construction—followed by cost, efficiency of proposed effort, understanding of the project and availability as reflected in the project timeline, and positive references. The proposed cost must be submitted as a not-to-exceed amount in a separate sealed envelope, detailing all team members assigned to each task, hours of service per individual, billing rates, and itemized reimbursable expenses including survey and postage. Consultants are required to provide resumes and locations of key staff, and must commit to attending pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, including one in person on-site. Proposals must remain open for ninety days, and Upper Darby Township reserves the right to reject any or all submissions without obligation, assuming no liability for costs incurred by respondents during proposal preparation or participation. The Township has the sole discretion to award the contract based on its determination of the best interest, with no predefined contract value stated in the solicitation.