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Project Overview The intent of this request is to obtain the services of a design firm, hereinafter referred to as the "Consultant" to perform consultant services for the City of Elk River, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "City." Services of a multi -disciplinary team with skate park design, landscaping, and construction plan experience is required to assist staff preparing plans for the elements outlined in this proposal. Anticipated disciplines should include landscape architecture and structural engineering. The city is seeking proposals for a Consultant to fully design a concrete skate park at "Orono" Park. Section 2 Project Description The Consultant services to be performed are for engineering and landscape design services for the following: 1. Site plans for the Orono skate park. 2. Plans, specifications, and construction documents for the Orono skate park. 3. Construction cost estimates for the Orono skate park. Orono Park Skate Park Description Orono Park is located at 18599 Gary Street in Elk River, Minnesota. The park is 28 acres in size and is adjacent to the west shore of Lake Orono south of Highway 10. An area on the north side of the park has been allocated for the skate park (see attachment 1). Orono has been designated as a signature park of the Elk River system, and offers the following amenities: ■ Boat Landing ■ Fishing Pier ■ Off Leash Dog Park ■ Open Play Area ■ Park Shelters ■ Parking ■ Picnic Area ■ Picnic Tables ■ Destination Playground ■ Scenic Views ■ Softball ■ Swimming Beach ■ Trails - Paved ■ Sand Volleyball ■ WiFi Orono is also in close proximity to the Elk River YMCA, Dave Anderson Athletic Complex, Sherburne County Fairgrounds, Elk River Library, and the Elk River civic complex which includes city hall, fire department and police department. The original Elk River skate park was located at Lion John Weicht Park and was constructed in 2004. The park incorporated modular skating features resting on a concrete pad. The modular skating features were removed in 2013 due to ongoing maintenance issues and liability concerns. In 2013 the Elk River Parks and Recreation Commission formed a skate park committee comprised of members from Parks and Recreation staff, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and interested community members. The primary input that came from the users was a park that has an emphasis on good "flow" and is composed of concrete for durability and a quality riding surface. Also recommended by the users was to relocate the skate park to Orono, which was also recommended in the Elk River Parks and Recreation Master Park Plan adopted by City Council in June of 2015.