This RFP is issued by City of Billings (City) for the purpose of obtaining information and pricing regarding the design of a proposed recreation campus at Amend Park that includes an overall site plan and architectural design of an indoor recreation/sport court facility that incorporates a minimum of four (4) fullsized / eight (8) middle school sized basketball courts. Public Funds available for project are $20 million with the ability to expand to accommodate donated funds. A. Phase I – The successful firm will develop a comprehensive site plan for the Amend Park Recreation Campus for a phased build-out to include a Sport Court Facility and multiple pads for future construction with one site at least 80,000 square feet. This firm will also provide the final design and specifications for Bidding documents. B. Phase II – Upon completion of Phase One and approval of funding, the City of Billings intends to retain the successful firm for Construction Administration Services for adherence to specifications and design throughout the project. Previous planning efforts included: 1) In September 2017, the Billings Parks and Recreation Department completed a City of Billings Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan study that was adopted by the City Council in which it identified a Multi-Generational Recreation Facility needed to incorporate expanded recreational programming to meet the needs of the residents of Billings. 2) In 2018, the Yellowstone County Sports Facility Market Needs Assessment was commissioned by regional stakeholders to conduct an independent analysis of Yellowstone County’s sports tourism venues and sports marketing opportunities. 3) The South Billings Aquatic & Recreation Center Master Plan & Feasibility Study was completed July 2019. The focus of the study was to review the feasibility of an indoor recreational center. 4) In 2023, the City Council approved the Billings Multi-generational Recreation Center Masterplan and Concept Design. 5) The 2024 South Billings Urban Renewal Association Conceptual Plan for the Amend Park Recreation Campus was completed.
