Landscape Architecture Services

A government authority in Issaquah, Washington is seeking a vendor to provide landscape architecture services under a one-year contract. The scope includes landscape architecture studies such as site feasibility assessments, conceptual planning for short- and long-range initiatives, open space planning for preservation, restoration, and mitigation sites, and critical area and resource management strategies for both individual and system-wide projects. The selected firm will also be expected to develop SWOT assessments and related mapping.

The work also includes public outreach support, such as preparing for and attending presentations to city departments, City Council, boards, and community groups. Additional responsibilities include supporting focus groups, stakeholder meetings, and workshops, as well as preparing materials for online workshops, surveys, public meetings, social media outreach, and mapping. The project may also require renderings and 3-D visualizations.

Design services will include comprehensive park planning, facility and open space planning documents, and playground site design with an emphasis on universal design and accessibility. The selected firm will also prepare construction documents through schematic, design development, and construction phases for permitting and implementation, with attention to constructability, maintenance, and budget. The scope further includes integrating green infrastructure and low impact development concepts, as well as designing multi-use athletic fields, sport courts, field lighting, and pathways for smaller sports complexes.