T2023-22 Bridges Hill Skate Park Upgrade

Summary and scope

Cessnock City council is calling for suitably experienced contractors to carry out the following upgrade. Cessnock skatepark is a local level facility located close to the Cessnock Business District (CBD) adjacent to the newly upgraded Bridges Hill Regional Playground. The skatepark is a simple prefabricated traditional style facility with basic transition and street elements. Specific active elements include a grind block, grind rail (square), wedge fun box, opposing quarter pipes and wedge banks. Design Requirements • Concept plan. • Detailed designs. (contract documentation for construction). • A project program outlining the timeline and key milestones associated with the development of the concept plan, detailed designs and construction. Concept Plan The consultant is required to develop a concept plan for Bridges Hill Local Skatepark informed by Council’s Skate and BMX Strategy (2020) and community engagement findings. The concept plan should include: A number of different elements catering for all wheeled sports (skate, bmx and scooter); Opportunities for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. Associated infrastructure that will improve the amenity of the facility (e.g. connecting pathways, seating, drinking fountain and bin enclosure) Minor landscaping including turfing, top soil and planting An innovative design, containing elements that are not represented in other skateparks in Cessnock LGA. Community participation in the development of the concept plan is essential to the robustness, relevance and acceptance of the document. Community engagement methods used by the consultant should be designed to engage children, young people, and their families as key user groups of the facility. A minimum of one direct (face-to-face) engagement method with community stakeholders should be included in the quote. Council staff can assist in providing a list of key stakeholders and support engagement activities, however it is expected the successful consultant will facilitate any community consultation proposed and provide a summary of the engagement data. Allowance will need to be made for engagement with community and Council staff separately before the finalisation of the concept plan. An opportunity for public exhibition of the concept plan (28 days) should also be included in the project program. The project program should allow for up to three revisions of the concept plan before progressing to detailed designs. The finalised concept plan must be provided in electronic (pdf.) format. Detailed Designs and Construction Drawings As per the finalised concept plan, contract documentation including technical specifications is required for the proposed upgrade of Bridges Hill Local Skatepark, including the high priority audit works and new skatepark elements. Detailed design and construction drawings should include (but not be limited to): • Site Plan • Grading Plan • XY Coordinate Plan • Dimension Plan • Surface Finishes Plan • Concrete Joint Plan • Steelwork and Coping Plan • Section and Detail Plans Allowance will need to be made for engagement with Council staff in the development of detailed designs at agreed hold points during design development (e.g. 50%, 75% and 90%). These meetings can be held through online meeting platforms (e.g. Teams, zoom). Detailed design and construction drawings must be provided in electronic (.dwg and pdf.) format. Project Program A project program presenting a timeline and key milestones associated with the design and construction phases of the project is required to be provided in response to this request for quotation. Construction Program with Cost Estimates A construction program will be required that presents a timeline of proposed works from any pre-construction works to project completion. The construction program should incorporate the high priority upgrade works, new skatepark elements and associated infrastructure with itemised cost estimates. Cost estimates will need to be provided alongside both construction elements and milestones. Construction Construction works associated with the project will be in accordance with the completed and approved construction drawings. The construction must include the undertaking of high priority audit items alongside the construction of new skatepark elements and associated infrastructure. Please note, the approximate budget for this project including the design, construction and audit works for Bridges Hill Local Skatepark Upgrade will be $520,000.00. There is no Pre-tender meeting, but potential contractors can review site if required by Contacting Matt Gordon.