Design Services for a Nature Park at Lake Kensington. Purpose The City of Kyle is seeking proposals from qualified contractors design services of a nature park at Lake Kensington. Background The City of Kyle is seeking professional design services for the development of a nature park at Lake Kensington. The goal is to create a park that provides educational, interpretive, and recreational opportunities while enhancing the natural resources, history, and ecological balance of the area. The design should also address water conservation, mitigate heat island effects, and manage invasive species, ensuring an environmentally sensitive yet accessible space for the community. Question Deadline 10/08/2024 at 5:00 PM CT Potential responders may also submit a written email request to or submit questions online. additional information or clarification. Please reference the RFQ name in the subject line and provide the applicable page number with each question. Responses to questions will be posted on the City of Kyle's website at online. as an addendum prior to the submission deadline. Any proposal received later than the specified time, whether delivered in-person or by mail will be disqualified. The City of Kyle will not be responsible for late delivery from the post office or delivery to any location other than the one specified above. Responders are encouraged to hand deliver their proposals well ahead of opening time or follow up to confirm their proposals were received before the deadline. The City further reserves its right to reject all proposals for any reason or any proposal that does not contain all the information requested in this RFQ. SCOPE OF WORK This RFQ will be awarding Lake Kensington Nature Park design services. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS & SCORING The City will evaluate and rank the contractors based on the following selection criteria: 30 Points - Experience and Qualifications 30 Points - Public Outreach and Engagement 25 Points - Comparable Projects and References 15 Points - Methodology and Schedule SELECTION PROCESS This RFQ provides information necessary to prepare and submit proposals for consideration and ranking by the City. The City will analyze and evaluate the proposals and rank the companies in order of the most qualified based on demonstrated competence and qualifications in accordance with the process below. o Step 1 - City Staff Evaluation o City staff will evaluate all proposals for demonstrated competence based on the selection criteria. o A maximum of 100 points will be awarded for a Responder's proposal. o The City staff may invite a limited number of Responders for a scored interview prior to Council Consideration. o Step 2 City Council Award o City Council will make the final determination of the most qualified responder and will award the contract. City Council will make their determination based on responder's proposals, interview materials from responders if applicable, and recommendations from the City Staff Evaluation panel. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.