The Town of Cumberland seeks a qualified firm to prepare a Master Plan for Valley Falls Heritage Park. The Master Plan will include extensive and productive public outreach, field survey, and development of a Concept Plan (approximately 10% design). The overarching goal of the Master Plan is to re-envision the park as a Wellness Hub that functions in harmony with the proposed community center across the street (Amaral Building/16 Mill Street). The Master Plan has three design and programming objectives: Promote health, education and work Physically and symbiotically improve the connection between the park and the Amaral Building Create an amphitheater near Mill Street for public education and community engagement The Town has approximately $1 million in grant funds allocated to design and construction, inclusive of this Master Plan development. Depending on the estimated project costs, the consultant should recommend a phased approach and identify sources of funding to complete the project. The Town has a grant-imposed deadline of October 2026 for construction to be complete and December 2026 to have all programs operational. To develop this Master Plan and advance the project, time is of the essence. The Town anticipates a four-month duration to complete the Master Plan. After its completion, the Town will immediately issue a new RFQ to hire a design firm to develop 100% drawings, prepare bid documents, assist in contractor selection and oversee construction. Questions concerning this RFQ should be emailed to Ms. Sarah King: sking@cumberlandri.org. All questions must be received by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 to be considered This project is presently in the 100% design phase, and construction will begin in early 2024. When requested, a bidder must furnish a Bid Bond or Certified Check for 5% of his bid, or for the stated amount shown in the solicitation. Bid Bonds must be executed by a reliable Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of Rhode Island. Failure to provide Bid Surety with bid may be cause for rejection of bid. The Bid Surety of any three bidders in contention will be held until an award has been made according to the specifications of each proposal The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.