WP084101 Washington Park Aquatics Amendment 1

4/8/2026
To All Interested Consultants
Project : Washington Park Aquatics
Project No.: WP084101
Subject : REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (R.F.P.)
Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services is requesting proposals for professional
consulting services in planning and designing a new aquatic feature at Washington Park.
I. BACKGROUND
a. Location: The project area is located on the east side of Washington Park (Address: 1859
N 40th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208). The Washington Parks Aquatics area currently
features a wading pool and swimming pool, splash pad, bath house, and parking lot.
Also located in the park are a bike polo court, basketball courts, senior center, band
shell, the Urban Ecology Center, soccer fields, service yard, playgrounds, trails, and a
lagoon. Maps of the site located in Attachment 1 help to display to project area.
b. History: The swimming pool, wading pool, and bath house were all constructed in the
early 1960s. The splash pad was constructed in 2008. The splashpad is run on a flow-
through system which means they constantly replace water from a fresh source, which
is City of Milwaukee water. The swimming and wading pool have not been fully open
since 2019 due to issues with staffing and maintenance. Due to the issues, Washington
Park was identified as a high priority in the 2025 Parks Aquatic Study. It was
recommended in the study to demolish the swimming and wading pool and enhance the
existing splashpad with an addition/expansion of a destination splashpad. A destination
splashpad is akin to a mini water park, designed to attract visitors for extended periods
with its array of interactive features. These often include multi-level play structures with
slides, tipping buckets, interactive water cannons, ground sprays with varying patterns
and heights, and themed elements. Such large-scale splashpads typically incorporate
advanced water treatment systems and designated zones for different age groups.
Please see Attachment 2 for the 2025 Parks Aquatic Study.
c. Ownership/Departmental Jurisdiction: The property is owned by Milwaukee County
and is managed by Milwaukee County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture.
The project is being administered by Milwaukee County Environmental Services.
II. Project Objectives
a. Engage the public with the recommendations from the 2025 Parks Aquatic Study.
i. Determine what splashpad elements would be preferred.
ii. Determine if any complementary features are wanted.
b. Evaluate if the water system type will be a flow-through, recirculating, or hybrid.
c. Determine locational footprint and size of destination splashpad.
d. Demolition of existing deep well swimming pool, wading pool, and associated
pavements.
i. Determine area and amounts of demolition, and what mechanical systems are
to be removed.
e. Determine any updates to be made to existing splashpad.
f. Determine if any building updates are needed.
i. Determine any necessary ADA updates.

III. SCOPE OF CONSULTANT SERVICES: The successful consultant shall provide all services as
specified per the standard terms and conditions of the Milwaukee County Department of
Administrative Services Consultant Agreement for Professional Services AIA B101 (actual cost
not to exceed) (copy will be emailed upon request).
Basic Services
* Project Management: Staff and subconsultant management, invoice and other work as
necessary for project delivery.
* Kickoff Meeting: Schedule, attend and facilitate a project kickoff meeting.
Phase 1: Public Engagement and Conceptual Design
1. Milwaukee County Parks Public Engagement Team as well as a third-party outreach group will
lead the engagement phase. Consultant will support groups leading engagement.
2. Initial public engagement
a. Deliver suggestions on splashpad elements that could be implemented. This could
include but is not limited to spray features, slides, equipment, and toys as well as
related site features such as benches and sunshade structures.
b. Prepare images and accompanying information for splashpad elements that could be
incorporated into design. Place images and accompanying information on boards or
presentation slides for public viewing and feedback.
c. Attend one public meeting to answer any technical questions on splashpad elements.
3. After initial public engagement, prepare three conceptual alternatives incorporating preferred
splashpad elements.
a. Prepare a plan-view drawing for each alternative that includes:
i. Splash pad footprint and layout
ii. Zones (toddler, family, teen, interactive features)
iii. Proposed spray features and their locations
iv. Drainage patterns and slopes
v. Adjacent amenities (shade, seating, pathways)
b. Prepare 3D renderings of each alternative
i. Include preferred splashpad elements
c. Prepare a preliminary mechanical plumbing concept that includes:
i. Compare proposed system types (recirculating, flow-through, hybrid)
ii. Approximate pump sizes, filtration approach, chemical treatment concept
iii. Preliminary equipment list
iv. Mechanical room footprint and layout concept.
d. Prepare preliminary electrical concept
i. Estimated electrical loads
ii. Control system concept
iii. Lighting considerations
e. Prepare an opinion of probable cost broken down into:
i. Site work
ii. Splash pad features
iii. Mechanical/electrical systems
iv. Utilities
v. Optional alternates (e.g., shade structures, seating, theming)
vi. Include a comparison of projected operating and maintenance costs for each
proposed system type (recirculating, flow-through, hybrid)
f. Code and Standards Review
i. Applicable health codes
ii. ADA requirements
iii. Local permitting requirements
iv. Any constraints that may affect design choices

g. Attend three meetings with the project team during the conceptual design phase. The
consultant shall prepare agendas and issue meeting minutes. The alternatives will be
reviewed by project team for comments before proceeding.
h. Attend three public meetings during the conceptual design phase. There will be an initial
meeting to present the three alternatives, a small group session to further refine
concepts, and a final public engagement session presenting the selected alternative.
Place 3D renderings and plan-view drawings on boards or presentation slides for public
viewing.
4. Provide files in PDF format for review by the County.
Phase 2: Final Design
The consultant shall advance the preferred conceptual alternative into fully coordinated, biddable Final
Design Plans and Technical Specifications. Phase 2 shall include detailed engineering, coordination, and
documentation necessary to support permitting, bidding, and construction.
1. Complete all survey work needed to produce construction plans.
2. Provide agency coordination and cost for all plan reviews and permitting required.
3. Design Plans and Technical Specifications - The consultant shall prepare detailed design plans
and specifications for bidding and construction. Milwaukee County will provide AutoCAD
template drawing file and drawing borders. The submission of the plans and technical
specifications will be done in four phases:
a. Preliminary (30%) design plans and probable cost estimate.
i. Preliminary demolition limits for the existing deep well swimming pool, wading
pool, splashpad components (if applicable), mechanical systems, and associated
pavements.
ii. Preliminary site layout and splashpad footprint
iii. Preliminary grading and drainage approach
iv. Initial evaluation of utility disconnections and rerouting needs associated with
pool and pavement demolition
v. Mechanical and electrical system concepts based on selected system type
b. Interim (60%) design plans and technical specifications and updated cost estimate.
i. Detailed demolition plans, including:
1. Removal of entire existing deep well pool structure
2. Removal of wading pool structure
3. Removal of associated pavements (decking, walkways, equipment pads)
4. Removal of obsolete utilities, piping, electrical conduits, and drainage
structures associated with the former pool systems
5. Identification of any below-grade structures to be filled, capped, or fully
removed
6. Demolition details (e.g., slab removal, wall removal, excavation extents,
backfill requirements, utility termination details)
ii. Finalized splashpad layout with zones and feature locations
iii. Grading plans and drainage systems
iv. Mechanical room layout, piping routing, and all service connections
v. Electrical plans including power distribution, control schematics, and lighting
vi. Draft technical specifications
vii. Updated cost estimate
c. Prefinal (90%) design plans and technical specifications and detailed engineer's cost
estimate.
i. Final demolition plans and sequencing
ii. Erosion control plans and details

iii. Fully coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, architectural, and site
plans
iv. Full equipment schedules and manufacturer requirements
v. Detailed cost estimate including demolition, site preparation, and installation
d. Final (100%) design plans, technical specifications, and final engineer's construction cost
estimate.
i. Fully coordinated demolition, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and site
restoration plans
ii. Final technical specifications including Demolition, Earthwork, Site Utilities,
Concrete, Splashpad Systems, and relevant divisions
iii. Integrated project manual sections (coordinated with County front-end
documents)
iv. Final engineer's construction cost estimate
4. Review Comments - Preliminary, Interim and Prefinal design plans and technical specifications
will be reviewed by stakeholders for comments before moving forward with the final design
plans and technical specifications. Milwaukee County will coordinate this effort.
5. Meetings: The consultant shall be prepared to attend monthly meetings to review the project
status with their design team and stakeholders as necessary. The consultant shall prepare
agendas and issue meeting minutes for all design meetings.
6. Front End Specifications - Milwaukee County can provide the front-end documents for
preparing the design plans and technical specifications such as the project manual, bid forms,
general conditions, etc. The consultant shall provide the technical specifications and Milwaukee
County would put them together with the front-end specifications.
7. Professional Engineer - The final design plans must be stamped by a Professional Engineer
licensed in the State of Wisconsin.
8. Upon completion of the design, Milwaukee County may authorize the selected consultant to
provide additional designer services during construction.
IV. PHASE I PROJECT SCHEDULE
a. 4/10/2026 Issue Request for Proposal
b. 4/15/2026 Optional Pre-proposal Meeting on Teams, 1:00 PM,
i. Email aaron.brasfield@milwaukeecountywi.gov for invitation
ii. Milwaukee County reserves the right to not answer project-specific questions
within 48 hours of RFP due date (after 3:00 pm on 4/27/26).
c. 4/29/2026 Proposals Due
d. 5/6/2026 Selection Committee selects consultant.
e. 6/10/2026 Consultant contract awarded (approximate date).
f. 6/24/2026 Initial public engagement meeting
g. 7/28/2026 Three alternatives for conceptual design due for review
h. 8/11/2026 Public engagement meeting presenting three alternatives for
conceptual design
i. 8/25/2026 Small group public engagement session
j. 9/15/2026 Final public engagement session with preferred alternative
V. PHASE II PROJECT SCHEDULE
a. 11/4/2026 30% Design Plans and technical specifications
b. 12/15/2026 60% Design Plans and technical specifications
c. 1/27/2027 90% Design Plans and technical specifications
d. 2/26/2027 Final Design Plans, technical specifications, and engineer's construction
cost estimate.
VI. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The proposal shall conform to Milwaukee County's Proposal

Preparation, Submission and Evaluation Guidelines (see Attachment 3). The proposal shall
include the Consultant Proposal Form (Attachment 4) and the following information:
a. Cover Page: Include project number and name, project location, consultant's name,
address, telephone number, e-mail address, proposal date, etc.
b. Table of Contents: Include an identification of the material by section and page number.
c. Letter of Transmittal: The name and description of the organization submitting the
proposal briefly stating the proposer's understanding of the service to be provided.
Acknowledge the receipt of any addendums to this RFP.
d. Description of the Organization: A description of the organization submitting the
proposal. Include the name, size, legal status (corporation, partnership, etc.),
professional registration/certification, major type of activity or areas of consulting. The
Organization must be licensed to operate in the state of Wisconsin. Provide a copy of
current license, certification or registration.
e. Description of the Organization's Experience: Include a list of at least three similar
projects that the consultant has participated with during the past five years. Attach a
separate sheet for each project, up to a maximum of five, giving a brief description of
each project, the consultant's participation, and a client contact reference and phone
number.
f. Description of Project Team/Resumes: Provide an organizational structure of the
consultant's project team, including any subconsultants to be used for this project.
Include the name of the Principal in Charge of this project along with the name,
occupation and title of the Project Manager who will be in charge of this project.
Provide a one-page resume for each individual involved in the project, and include their
name, title, address, telephone number, e-mail address, duties for the project,
professional registration, a brief description of related experience including time
contribution in this capacity to past projects, and Proposals.
g. Sub-Consultants: Indicate the names and addresses of any sub-consultants and/or
associates proposed to be used in this project. State the capacity they would be used in
and the approximate percentage of the total services they would provide. Also state
their past experience in the field.
h. Project Approach: Provide a description of challenges you anticipate in this project and
how you propose to overcome them. Discuss how you plan to staff the project to
efficiently complete the work effort.
i. Project Schedule to Completion: Provide a timetable and relationship of tasks with
critical milestones which are necessary to complete this project as noted in the "Project
Schedule" section of this RFP.
j. Constant Effort: Include a spreadsheet/matrix listing the names, classifications, hourly
rates and hours to be spent by each required task to complete the project as described
in this RFP.

k. TBE Firm Goals: The Targeted Business Enterprise participation goal for this
project/contract 10.60%.
i. The Office of Economic Inclusion (OEI) is responsible for monitoring and
enforcing Milwaukee County's Targeted Business Enterprise (TBE) Program for
inclusion of small business. Targeted firms include DBE firms certified under the
Unified Certification Program following Federal regulations and WBE and MBE
certifications from the State of Wisconsin DOA.
For a non-certified firm bidding or proposing as Prime, participation may be
obtained utilizing a TBE firm, whether DBE, MBE, or WBE. This allows for
increased participation by providing opportunities for multiple certifications to be
included in the project.
For a TBE firm bidding or proposing as Prime, the goal must be satisfied using
DBE subcontractors or sub-consultants. MBE and WBE certifications count as
additional participation once the goal is achieved through DBE participation. Any
work a TBE Prime self-performs would be counted as additional participation in
excess of the participation provided by subcontractors or sub-consultants.
Compliance reporting is accomplished from collection of data in the Diversity
Management and Compliance System, utilizing B2GNow software. Prime
contractors are required to report payments received from the County and
amounts paid to subcontractors in the system. Subcontractors will receive an
automated email requesting them to confirm the amounts and whether the terms
of the prompt payments policy were followed. There is no cost to the Prime or
any subcontractor, the only requirement is to become a registered user and
complete the one-hour webinar training.
ii. Contact the OEI Office at OEIcompliance@milwaukeecountywi.gov for questions
related to TBE requirements. Attachment 5 provides the forms that will need to
be completed along with the proposal.
l. Quality Control: Submit a contract document quality control plan. Quality control is to
be performed by individuals not assigned to the project on an ongoing basis.
m. Fee Proposal: The fee for this project shall be clearly stated as an actual cost not-to-
exceed fee for these services. A dollar amount for reimbursable items as described in
the proposal should also be clearly stated.
VII. CONSULTANT SELECTION
a. Proposers must recognize this is not a bid procedure, and a Professional Services
agreement will not be awarded solely on the basis of the low fee proposal. Milwaukee
County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, issue addenda,
request clarification, waive technicalities, alter the nature and/or scope of the proposed
project, request additional submittals, and/or discontinue this process.
The project manager will post this RFP, as well as any pre proposal meeting minutes,
sign in sheets, addendums and other information related to this project to the
Milwaukee County Construction RFP website:
http://county.milwaukee.gov/ConstructionBidsandR23075.htm
The consultant should consider information on this website to be part of the official RFP.
Please check the site frequently. To allow time for proposal preparation, Milwaukee
County will not post anything new within two days of the proposal date.

VIII. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
a. The selected consultant and/or any contractor affiliated with the prime consultant shall
be prohibited from submitting bids in the construction bidding process for this project.
b. Selected consultant shall follow Milwaukee County Code of Ethics as follows: No
person(s) with a personal financial interest in the approval or denial of a Contract being
considered by a County department or with an agency funded and regulated by a
County department, may make a campaign contribution to any County official who has
approval authority over that Contract during its consideration. Contract consideration
shall begin when a Contract is submitted directly to a County department or to an
agency until the Contract has reached final disposition, including adoption, County
Executive action, proceeding on veto (if necessary) or departmental approval.
c. The selected consultant must be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
d. The proposal shall conform with all attached documents. All proposals should use this
RFP and its attachments as the sole basis for the proposal. The issuance of a written
addendum are the only official method through which interpretation, clarification or
additional information will be given.
e. All costs for preparing a proposal, attending the selection interview if required, or
supplying additional information requested by Milwaukee County, is the sole
responsibility of the submitting party. Material submitted will not be returned.
f. The proposal must be submitted via email.
g. With the signing and submission of a statement or proposal the submitting consultant
certifies that the standard terms and conditions of the Agreement for Professional
Services (that will be used to contract with the selected consultant) has been read and
understood and that the submitting consultant is ready, willing and able to sign the
agreement when requested without making any substantive changes.
Submit one electronic copy in PDF format no later than April 29, 2026, by 3:00 p.m.
The proposals shall be addressed and submitted to:
Aaron Brasfield
Environmental Engineer
Aaron.brasfield@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Please direct any questions about this RFP to Aaron Brasfield at (414) 750-5287 or
aaron.brasfield@milwaukeecountywi.gov.
Sincerely,

_Aaron Brasfield_
Project Manager
Attachments:
1. Project Location Maps
2. 2025 Parks Aquatics Study (Linked Below)
3. Proposal Preparation, Submission and Evaluation
4. Consultant Proposal Form
5. TBE Forms

ATTACHMENT 1
PROJECT LOCATION MAPS