Architecture and Engineering Services for Visitor Center Renovations

The Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area is seeking an architecture and engineering firm for evaluation, design, construction documents, bidding support, and construction-phase services for renovating three potential visitor center locations, with an approximate construction budget of $1 million.

Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area


General
Open (bidding)
2026 - 21
Sep 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 03, 2026 11:54 PM
$1,000,000.00
Request for Information (RFI)
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Contact
bids@metroparkstoledo.com
+14193607375
6101 Fallen Timbers Lane, Maumee, OH, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
One digital PDF copy of the Letter of Interest
Description

The Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area, also known as Metroparks Toledo, is seeking a qualified architecture and engineering consultant through a Letter of Interest process. The selected consultant will support renovation planning for three potential visitor center locations, including building evaluation and condition assessment, utility and code reviews, schematic design options, design development, construction documents, cost estimates, and engineering services. The anticipated concept includes preserving existing building character while improving utilities, HVAC, windows, doors, interior layouts, finishes, and related facilities for food and beverage and retail uses. The scope also includes project definition and stakeholder coordination; schematic, design development, and construction document phases; bidding support; responses to requests for information; construction administration and site observations; review of submittals and change orders; payment certification support; as-built documentation; warranty-period review; and related professional services. The approximate construction budget is $1,000,000. Responses must be a signed Letter of Interest submitted as one digital PDF through the Metroparks Toledo PlanetBids portal, limited to 15 pages excluding a cover page or cover letter, with specified font, margin, paper-size, and page-numbering requirements. The Letter of Interest must address firm qualifications, relevant projects, references, office location, regulatory familiarity, workload, project understanding, schedule, staffing, and subconsultants.

Classification Codes
NAICS541310Architectural Services
PSCC211Architect - Engineer Services (including landscaping, interior layout, and designing)
Smart Codes
architectural design servicesengineering design servicesconstruction administration services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 3, 2026-Opportunity Posted
Sep 10, 2026-Questions and Inquiries Due
Sep 17, 2026-Letter of Interest Due
Sep 23, 2026-Board of Park Commissioners Contract Approval
Sep 30, 2026-Contract Award
Oct 1, 2026-Project Kickoff and Initiation
Oct 5, 2026-Site Reviews
Nov 2, 2026-Conceptual Plans
Dec 7, 2026-Design Approval
Feb 4, 2027-Advertise to Bid
Feb 26, 2027-Construction Contract Award
Sep 27, 2027-Estimated End of Construction
Requirements
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 8 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Visitor Center LOISep 03, 2026 07:54 PM
Appendix A - Scoring MatrixSep 03, 2026 07:54 PM
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