When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 21, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $200,000.

It was issued by Cleveland Metroparks. The work is located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm. Experience with public-sector park and open space planning. Strong landscape architecture and civil engineering capabilities. Community engagement and stakeholder facilitation experience. In-house or partnered expertise across MEP, structural, geotechnical, and commissioning disciplines. Familiarity with ecological or waterfront-related design considerations. Capacity to manage a one-year government design contract. Regional presence or project experience in Ohio or the Midwest.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Cleveland, Ohio, United StatesPosted: July 7th, 2026Deadline: July 31st, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Cleveland government authority is soliciting a multidisciplinary design team to support park planning and community engagement. The work spans architecture, engineering, landscape, ecological, and related professional design services under a one-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a pre-assembled multi-disciplinary team or vertically integrated firm
Project manager must demonstrate experience with high quality site-driven projects
Must comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunities
Must provide insurance certificate evidencing commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and professional liability insurance
Must provide a plan to ensure Cleveland Metroparks' core value of diversity is achieved
Must provide resumes for principals and key staff
Must provide a detailed list of all sub-consultants
Must provide three references
Must provide financial information including bank reference and credit available for the project

BUDGET

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$200,000

TIMELINE

July 1st, 2026: RFQu issued

July 21st, 2026: Deadline for written questions

July 23rd, 2026: Responses to questions posted

July 31st, 2026: Deadline for submitting Statement of Qualifications

August 6th, 2026: Shortlisted team/firm interviews

August 10th, 2026: Cleveland Metroparks selects top-ranked firm and RFP issued

August 28th, 2026: RFP submittal deadline

August 31st - September 4th, 2026: Negotiations

September 17th, 2026: Target for award of contract

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 21st, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Cleveland Metroparks

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a vendor to provide professional design services for a park planning initiative. The selected team will work collaboratively with the agency to develop an overall plan for the park while supporting an intentional community engagement process.

The scope of services includes a multidisciplinary design team with expertise in landscape architecture, planning, civil engineering, architecture, ecological services, marine engineering, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, structural engineering, geotechnical services, and commissioning. The contract period is anticipated to be one year.

Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than July 21, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 21, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $200,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Cleveland Metroparks. The work is located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm
Experience with public-sector park and open space planning
Strong landscape architecture and civil engineering capabilities
Community engagement and stakeholder facilitation experience
In-house or partnered expertise across MEP, structural, geotechnical, and commissioning disciplines
Familiarity with ecological or waterfront-related design considerations
Capacity to manage a one-year government design contract
Regional presence or project experience in Ohio or the Midwest

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