Search
Menu
  1. Home
    1. COVID-19 Updates
  2. Calendar
    1. Meetings, News, and Events
    2. 2024 City Council Meetings
    3. Holiday Schedule
  3. Departments
    1. Administration
      1. Employment
      2. MRF Website Notice
      3. Business Licenses
      4. Budget and Taxes
      5. LED Message Board
      6. Directory
    2. Engineering/Utilities/Stormwater
      1. Engineering
      2. Lead Service Line Mgmt Program
      3. GIS Division
      4. Bid Specifications
      5. Sewer Department
      6. Stormwater
      7. Water Department
      8. Waste Water Treatment
      9. American Rescue Plan Act
      10. Call/Click Before You Dig
      11. Drought Information
      12. Directory
    3. Utility Billing Administration
      1. Online Bill Pay
      2. UB Directory
    4. Finance
      1. Division of Finance
      2. Directory
    5. Municipal Court
      1. City Ordinances
      2. Court Security
      3. Diversion Programs
      4. Helpful Contacts
      5. How Do I
      6. Trials
      7. Directory
    6. Planning and Codes
      1. Planning
      2. Boards & Commissions
      3. Bldg Construction & Safety
      4. Comp Plan Updates
      5. Contractor Portal
      6. Fire and Life Safety
      7. Permits and Forms
      8. Rental Housing
      9. Planned Development Ordinances
      10. Zoning and Codes
      11. Directory
    7. Public Works
      1. Disability Assistance
      2. Sanitation
      3. Recycling
      4. Schedule Modifications
      5. Season Schedule
      6. Streets
      7. Directory
    8. Parks and Recreation
      1. Central-Clemson Recreation Center
    9. Urban & Park Land Mgmt
    10. Clemson Area Transit
      1. CATBus Tracker
    11. Clemson Police Department
    12. Parking
    13. Fire and EMS
      1. Fire and EMS Annual Report
  4. City Government
    1. City of Clemson Council, Boards, and Commissions
      1. City Council
      2. Accommodations Tax Committee
      3. Economic Development Advisory Committee
      4. Joint City University Advisory Board (JCUAB)
      5. Planning | BAR | BZA | Building/Fire Board
      6. Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture and Tourism Advisory Committee
      7. Police Advisory Board
    2. Conversations with Council Report Cards
    3. City of Clemson Council Members
    4. Message From the Mayor
    5. Town Hall Meeting: Goals and Objectives
    6. Clemson Municipal Codes
    7. Freedom of Information Act - FOIA
      1. FOIA Policy
      2. FOIA Records Request
    8. Pickens County South Carolina
    9. State of South Carolina
    10. SCIWAY
  5. Our Community
    1. Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce
    2. Clemson Farmers' Market
    3. Clemson University
      1. Clemson University Athletics
      2. Clemson University Major Events
    4. Community Connection
    5. Community Service Guide
    6. Current Projects
    7. Hotels and Lodging
    8. JCUAB
    9. LGBTQ Resources
      1. Key Dates and Events
    10. Local Area Nonprofits
    11. Party Registration
    12. Pick Up Pickens Application
    13. Public Art Plan
    14. Restaurant Guide
    15. Clemson Area Transit CATBus
      1. CATBus Tracker App
  6. Contact
  7. How Do I ...
    1. Access Contractor Web Portal
    2. Email List Sign-up
    3. Apply for a Job
    4. Contact Emergency Services
      1. Clemson City Police
      2. Clemson Fire and EMS
    5. Licenses and Permits
      1. Obtain Business License
      2. Obtain Building Permits
      3. Obtain Rental Housing Permit
    6. Obtain Reserved Parking
    7. Municipal Court Services
      1. Expunge a Record
      2. File For Appeal
      3. Obtain Bond Amounts
      4. Obtain Certified Court Record
      5. Pay My Fine
      6. Request a Continuance
      7. Show Proof Of
    8. Utilities- Billing, Service, Emergencies
      1. Establish New Utility Service
      2. Pay My Utility Bill
      3. Report a Sewer Leak
      4. Report a Water Leak
      5. Sign-Up for Utility E-Bill Notification System
    9. View Meetings Agendas and Minutes
      1. Arts and Culture Commission
      2. City of Clemson Council
      3. Economic Development Advisory Committee
      4. Planning Commission, BAR, and BZA
    10. Register for Sports - Athletics
    11. Request Downtown Fundraiser Event Location
    12. Request Overhead to Underground Conversion
    13. Request Speed Humps
    14. Submit Party Registration Form

City News and Events

RFP: Sub-Consultant Architect Work on Events Center

Project Overview

The City of Clemson Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the services of a qualified architect to develop a feasibility study and options for an indoor Events Center at Nettles Park.  The scope will include evaluating the current/future space needs for the Arts Center and the Parks and Recreation Programs, along with the facility spatial design, layout and analysis.  It will also include assistance with stakeholder engagement meetings, a preferred site plan (most likely with a few revisions and/or options), conceptual renderings, cost estimates and the ability for timely presence as needed throughout the process.  The scope will also include evaluating the current/future space needs of the CAAAM, (Clemson Area African-American Museum).  This will include spatial design and layout analysis of CAAAM’s portion of the Calhoun Bridge Center, along with estimated renovation costs.

The selected architect will serve as a sub-consultant to Zec Eight Insights, who is currently developing the Clemson Parks and Recreation Master Plan.  Zec Eight Insights will assist the feasibility study process by providing:

  • Identification of recreation trends and market demand.

  • Identification of preferred recreation activities, programming and experiences based on research, trends and stakeholder engagement.

  • Budget projections (operating revenues and expenditures) based on preferred program plan and spatial layouts.

  • Client Presentation Assistance

RFP Response Requirement:  Proposals should be well-organized, concise and no longer than 25 pages.

At a minimum, the following sections and information should be included:

  1. Cover letter:  Provide a statement of ability to complete the project with current workload, cite any conflicts of interest, and provide a six-month guarantee on terms.

  2. Contractor Qualifications:  Provide an overview of qualifications for the contract team including, but not limited to, type of firm, and relevant project experience.

  3. Project Team:  Provide a list of key individuals and staff that will be assigned to this project, describing their roles and relevant experience.

  4. Approach:  Describe how the contract team will complete the scope of work, including a detailed schedule.

  5. Cost Proposal:  A cost proposal for services defined in the project overview.

  6. Appendices:  Provide resumes of key staff members.  provide firm references from at least three similar projects, including names, address, phone numbers, title of project and description of work performed.

  7.  Insurance:  Provide a certificate of insurance that clearly documents all coverage limits available to the contractor.  Successful contractor will be required to provide a policy endorsement which shows the City of Clemson to be an additional named insured.

Project Timeline:

RFP Release Date:      Monday, January 2, 2024

Questions Due Date:     5:00 pm EST on Friday, January 19, 2024

Responses Due date:    5:00 pm  EST on Friday, February 2, 2024

Interviews:       February 12 - 14, 2024

Selection and Notice to Proceed:    Tuesday, February 20, 2024
 

**  PLEASE EMAIL PROPOSALS TO jbennett@cityofclemson.org  **
 

Contact Information:

Jay Bennett, City of Clemson Parks and Recreation Director at jbennett@cityofclemson.org or 864-624-1122

Austin Hochstetler, Zec-Eight Insights at austin@zeceightinsights.com or 574-209-0687


 

Number of views (910)
Print

Documents to download

All News - Events Categories

Copyright 2022 by City of Clemson, SC

Terms Of Use | Privacy Statement