Pere Marquette South Restroom

Pere Marquette South Restroom

October 5, 2023

The City of Muskegon is seeking proposals from qualified firm to provide comprehensive architectural, site design, permitting, as well as grant and construction administration services for a new bathhouse at the south end of Pere Marquette Park, rehabilitation of the adjacent concession building, and construction of a plaza surrounding both buildings.

A Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Grant has been awarded for this project. The total project is budgeted at $700,000 including $300,000 in grant funds. Conceptual renderings were developed as a part of the grant application process and are included with this RFP to help prospective firms determine the scope of services.

• The items included in the grant and this RFP are boxed in red on the attachment.
• The parking lot improvements as shown are not included in the scope of this RFP. The plaza should abut the existing parking lot; only modifications necessary to accommodate the plaza are included in this RFP.
• The multi-user trail and other amenities (benches, tables, etc.) shown on the concepts are not included in this RFP (and have not been constructed at this time).
• The concepts include a steel sheet pile wall along the lakeward side of the plaza due to constantly shifting and occasionally eroding sands. The City desires some form of protection, but is open to creative and permittable methods to achieve the same result.

The existing concession building is shown on plans dated 1938. A photo as it appeared in the 1950s is included for reference, and is the only historical image of the building the City is aware of. The building has been modified since, and the City seeks firms with historic building restoration experience. Restoration to original appearance is desirable, although budget limitations will be a factor in the extent of the restoration efforts. The building does not have a protected status that the City is aware of. Photos of the building in its current condition are included. The building is approximately 16 feet by 20 feet, and has electric service. A new water service has been run to the area, however any plumbing that remains has not been used in many years.

As part of the design process, the City would like to investigate heating of the new restroom building for year-round use by winter runners and other members of the public. During the design process, cost estimates for this additional work should be provided to the City and final direction will be provided to the consultant before final design.

RFP – Pere Marquette Park Bathhouse

Attachments:
Attachment A – Conceptual Renderings
Attachment B – Existing Concession Building Photos
Attachment C – 1950’s Era Concession Building Photo
Attachment D – Utility Map