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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY OF MOBILE
Perch Creek Preserve Design and Engineering
Project No. 2024-2045-08
June 13, 2025
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
The City of Mobile is soliciting qualifications and proposals from engineering and design firms to provide
engineering design services related to the Perch Creek Preserve Park project.
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
This project will be implemented by the City of Mobile. The purpose of this project is to design and
update a series of public access waterfront and riverfront parks in the southern City of Mobile. Situated
across multiple parcels (Zone 1, 2 and 3A in Masterplan), this park will be an integral part of continued
growth within the City of Mobile by providing waterfront access and recreational opportunity to locals
while showcasing the beautiful natural resources of Mobile Bay. Project area consists of 190.3 acres of
waterfront property that stretches along 2.3 miles of shoreline and 2.7 miles of creek frontage. See
Exhibit A for project area map. See Exhibit B for Masterplan.
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK & DELIVERABLES:
The Scope of Work is anticipated to include, but not be limited to, the following tasks associated with
the planning, design, and completion of plans and specifications for Perch Creek Preserve. Scope of
Work and Deliverables will be addressed in a phased approach, including Project Planning,
Conceptualizing, Design and Construction Document Development and Technical Support.
Phase 1
1. Convene project delivery team to identify and re-assess project needs and requirements based
on Perch Creek Preserve Masterplan for Zone 1, 2 and 3A and current City initiatives and
projects. See Exhibit A for project area map. See Exhibit B for Masterplan.
a. Please note that some Masterplan items will not be included in the full design based on
data and lessons learned since release (e.g. wood overlook structures at Ziebach).
b. The Helen Wood Park Project has been completed (3B).
2. Identify and plan connectivity (bike/ped/vehicle) between Perch Creek Preserve properties
(Zone 1, 2, 3A, 3B), including connection to the Crepe Myrtle Trail and Brookley by the Bay.
3. Assist the City with designing and implementing meaningful engagement and communication
regarding project and design activities (e.g., compliance, permitting, project implementation,
monitoring, adaptive management) as deemed appropriate and as directed by the City, which
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will include but is not limited to, citizens, local stakeholders, businesses, community
organizations, government agencies, etc.
Phase 2
4. Develop unique design concepts based off Phase 1.
5. Outcome of Phase 2 should have the ability to be phased for construction as multiple projects to
allow for multiple funding sources over multiple years.
6. Concepts to include phasing plan, cost estimates and renderings of completed products for
communication purposes.
7. Participate in community engagement meetings as required by the City.
Phase 3
8. Identify and execute project related permitting. Participate in regulatory compliance and
correspondence.
9. Coordinate with all utilities throughout design and during pre-bid.
10. Conduct all necessary surveys and geotechnical studies.
11. Prepare 30% plans, specifications and cost estimates as required by the Programs and Project
Management Department.
12. Prepare 60% plans, specifications and cost estimates as required by the Programs and Project
Management Department.
13. Prepare 90% plans, specifications and cost estimates as required by the Programs and Project
Management Department.
14. Create bid documents (100%) as required by Programs and Project Management Department.
15. Prepare final plans and bid documents.
16. Assist City of Mobile with Pre-Bid and Bid Opening Process.
17. Assist City of Mobile with community engagement meetings or events, as requested.
Phase 4
18. Provide technical assistance during construction observation, including but not limited to
submittal reviews, design supplements, site reports and construction invoicing review.
19. Selected consultant will be Engineer of Record throughout entire project, to include preconstruction, construction, and post-construction activity.
20. Prove as-built certification.