On-Call Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Design Services

Description

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract for nonexclusive, "services-on-demand," retainer-type professional Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Design/Landscape Architectural services for miscellaneous landscape projects. Projects will be at various City-owned locations and will be on an as needed basis. The selected Consultants will be paid in accordance with pre-negotiated billing rates and a total not-to-exceed fee per project. Total Consultant Fees shall not exceed $150,000 per project unless a waiver is requested of and approved by the Director of Procurement prior to services being rendered.   DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS GSI features are required to collect stormwater runoff from hardscape (roads, roofs, sidewalks etc.) for the benefit of native vegetation, to capture, clean, and infiltrate stormwater; shade and cool surfaces and buildings; reduce flooding, create wildlife habitat; and provide other services that improve environmental quality and communities’ quality of life.Design consultant must have a strong understanding of current best principles and practices for planning, design, and construction of GSI