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Request for Proposals Elk River Arena and Lion John Weicht Park Facilities -------------------------- Page 3 of 8 in the proposed design. The facility was built in 2002 by the Lions Club and donated to the city and is constructed of concrete block walls with a wood -framed roof. The Center's mechanical and structural systems are in need of repair/replacement and corrections needed to mitigate moisture intrusion/condensation within the walls of this facility. The park's playground and amphitheater shall be removed to increase parking lot size and accommodate the athletic fields. Section 3 Overall Scope of Services The consultant shall report to and take direction from city staff as directed by the City Council. The city seeks to employ an architectural firm that exhibits the following characteristics: 1. Strong design and construction experience with recent examples of similar new or renovation projects involving ice arenas in a setting similar to Elk River. 2. A willingness to participate in a collaborative project team that will include key city staff and representatives from the School District ISD #728. 3. Willing to partner with elected officials in the design and planning of the arena and park facilities. The successful proposal should include a detailed scope and budget estimate for all services as outlined in this RFP. Each element must be broken out as a separate item. The city seeks innovation, uniqueness and ingenuity in scope of services. Recommended changes to the scope, budget and time frames should be identified will be considered. The consultant shall include in the design: 1. Two ice surfaces that can operate independently or simultaneously to include concrete floors and hockey board systems designed for 200 x 85 NHL -sized rinks. 2. High school team rooms for both girls and boy teams to accommodate up to 35 players each and will include separate shower areas and storage. Coach's rooms, storage and referee rooms also need to be a part of the design. 3. Locker rooms to serve the future outdoor ice sheet. 4. Dry floor and/or programming areas in the arena defined by the parks and recreation staff for programming and other events. 5. Community meeting rooms and birthday party rooms for rentals and programming. 6. Mechanical/Zamboni rooms for two Zambonis to jointly service the two ice sheets and a future third sheet. 7. Lobby area for large events that can be operated independent from each ice rink or simultaneously. 8. Collaboration with city staff and school district representatives to design a concessions and restroom facilities as an extension of the new rink to service the athletic facilities at the high school. 9. Lions Park Center improvements to the existing bathrooms, building structure and HVAC system.