RFQ for Inclusive Playground Design

Agency:	City of Sequim
State:	Washington
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors 541330 - Engineering Services
Posted Date:	Dec 30, 2025
Due Date:	Jan 21, 2026
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Bid Title:	RFQ for Inclusive Playground Design
Category:	Request for Qualifications/Proposals
Status:	Open

Description:

The City is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide Professional services for the design, specifications, and bid proposal for the construction of a community ADA fully inclusive playground at Margaret Kirner Park.

Please see the attached RFQ for full details, including submittal information.

The City complies with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any protected status and is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all of its programs and activities. In accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Women- and minority-owned business enterprises (WMBE) and veteran-owned firms are encouraged to respond to this opportunity.

Publication Date/Time:

12/30/2025 8:00 AM

Closing Date/Time:

1/21/2026 4:00 PM

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152 W. Cedar Street, Sequim, WA 98382

PH (360) 683-4139 FAX (360) 681-3448

Request for Qualifications – Professional A/E Services

Margaret Kirner Playground Design

The City of Sequim, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, seeks statements of interest

and qualifications from firms or individuals with the following Professional Services expertise and

credentials:

☒ Architect

☐ Landscape Architect

☒ Engineer

☐ Surveyor

The City of Sequim is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide Professional services for the design,

specifications, and bid proposal for the construction of a community ADA fully inclusive playground

at Margaret Kirner Park. See attached vicinity map for location. Design is to comply with City of

Sequim, Universally Inclusive ADA, and PROWAG standards. Conceptual planning has been done

by RRM Design Group and public input has been acquired, the selected consultant must

incorporate the design elements chosen by the public. See attached conceptual playground design.

Design is to be funded by Washington State RCO Grant. All design and construction will need to

adhere to state requirements.

City Contact: Submittals in response to this RFQ must be directed to the following City staff person(s)

or designee(s):

Hannah Merrill

City of Sequim Parks & Events Manager

engineering@sequimwa.gov

(360-683-5062)

Response Deadline: January 21st at 4:00pm

Submittals including all requested information must be received by the City no later than the Response

Deadline. Submittals received after that date and time will be rejected without review. Submittals that

arrive on time, but are incomplete, will be rejected at the City’s discretion.

Method of Submittal: Submittals must be made electronically in pdf format and transmitted by email

to the City Contact. The email must have “RFQ FOR MARGARET KIRNER PLAYGROUND DESIGN” in the

subject line. Automatic read/received confirmations are recommended but not required. It is the

responding firm/individual’s responsibility to confirm the City’s receipt. The submittal must be no

larger than 10MB.

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Questions, Further Information, City Reservation of Rights: Questions about this RFQ can be directed

to the City Contact in writing. The City of Sequim in its sole discretion reserves the right to terminate

this RFQ process or modify the terms of this RFQ at any time. In no event will the City or any of its

officers, officials, or employees be liable for or otherwise obligated to reimburse responding firms or

individuals for any costs incurred in preparation of their statement of qualifications. By responding to

this RFQ, Consultants are certifying that they have read and understand the scope of services

described, and agree that they are able to competently perform them. All submittals received become

the property of the City of Sequim. All City records may be subject to public disclosure unless they fall

under a recognized exemption.

Submittal Requirements:

Statements of Qualifications in response to this RFQ must include the following information:

• Consultant or firm name, phone numbers, mail, and email addresses

• Resumes of key personnel (max. 4 single-sided 8.5x11 pages)

• List of similar past projects with brief description and reference contact information for

each (max. 5 single-sided 8.5x11 pages)

• Project approach and possible challenges

• A one-page cover letter (optional – doesn’t count towards 10-page limit)

Summary of Anticipated Services and Schedule:

The project will consist of:

• Coordination with Hannah Merrill, Parks & Events Manager, and relevant stakeholders at

project kick-off and during design scoping, including accessibility advocates and community

representatives

• Site planning and layout design for an all-inclusive ADA-compliant playground, incorporating

accessible routes, surfacing, play zones, parking, ROW improvements, and restroom.

• Design of inclusive play elements, including equipment selection to support a range of

physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities

• Evaluation and integration of accessible circulation, including ADA-compliant pathways,

ramps, and access points connecting to adjacent sidewalks, parking, ROW and amenities

• Grading, drainage, and stormwater considerations, ensuring site accessibility and safety

under all weather conditions

• Design of site amenities such as seating, shade structures, fencing, parking, restroom access

and signage, with attention to universal design principles

• Preparation of bid-ready construction documents, including plans, specifications, and

proposal package

• Coordination and acquisition of all required permits, including building, accessibility, and

environmental/permitting agency approvals as applicable

• Bid phase support and construction management assistance may be negotiated as a part of

this contract.

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The selected Consultant will be expected to complete final, bid ready plans, specifications, and

proposal in accordance with the project schedule shown below. The Consultant is permitted to

propose an alternative schedule provided that it concludes earlier than the minimum schedule

provided below.

Select Consultant

Design Start

Cultural Resources Complete

60% design

2/2026

03/2026

10/2026

08/2026

Permits obtained

Prepare Bid Documents (plans, specs, proposal)

Advertise for public bid

Award construction contract

Begin Construction

Construction Complete (utilities operational)

10/2026

12/2026

01/2027

03/2027

08/2027

Minimum Qualifications:

Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria:

1. Qualifications (Expertise of firm, including any subconsultants). (30%)

2. Relevant project experience (25%)

3. Ability to meet schedule. (25%)

4. Project approach. (20%)

Please note that the scoring of Statement of Qualifications will advise the City on Consultants that

qualify for consideration to interview. Final selection and award of contract will be based on the

interview process and interviewing scoring only.

By submitting a Statement of Qualifications in response to this RFQ the consultant confirms that

they have reviewed the vicinity map and conceptual plans.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity:

The City complies with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any protected status.

In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City

commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all of its programs and activities.

The City of Sequim, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42

USC §2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in

any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded

full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the

grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Women- and minority-owned business enterprises (WMBE) and veteran-owned firms are encouraged to

respond to this opportunity.

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Margaret Kirner Memorial Park playground: Existing Conditions

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Margaret Kirner Memorial Park playground: Boundary Map

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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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