Piedmont Pathway Concept Report

Background
The City of Norcross is seeking proposals from qualified firms for the development of a concept report for the Piedmont Pathway, trailhead, and greenspaces within city limits. This initiative follows the approval of the Parks, Greenspaces, Trails & Green Infrastructure Master Plan in August 2024, which aims to enhance recreational infrastructure for residents south of Buford Highway.

The project has four main goals: preservation of natural areas, enhancement of natural resources, providing connections between parks and natural areas, and identifying new recreation parkland.

Work Details
The project scope includes five tasks:
1) Existing Conditions & Technical Analysis: Review existing plans, inventory potential user destinations along the trail and evaluate traffic safety;
2) Public Involvement: Design an outreach program to engage stakeholders through meetings and a project website;
3) Alternatives Analysis & Concept Plan Development: Prepare a concept layout and draft GDOT Limited Scope Concept Report;
4) Implementation and Management Plan: Develop a step-by-step plan identifying phases, partners, responsibilities, costs, and funding sources;
5) Project Deliverables: Produce a concept summary document, preferred alternative layouts with illustrative renderings, and a complete GDOT report.

Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to commence within ten calendar days from the receipt of the Notice to Proceed and must be completed according to the specifications outlined in the RFP.

Place of Performance
All work will be conducted within the city limits of Norcross, Georgia.

Bidder Requirements
Proposers must demonstrate experience in similar projects and provide evidence of qualifications. They are required to maintain liability insurance including workers' compensation coverage, employer's liability insurance with a minimum of $250,000, general liability insurance with at least $1 million aggregate coverage, and automobile liability insurance with at least $1 million per occurrence.