13-047 Gordon River Park Master Plan - RFQ

The following preliminary scope of services is presented for consideration and development of proposals. Some elements identified below may be eliminated or modified for this particular project. Final elements will be determined during contract negotiations with the selected consultant. The cost to prepare the proposal and travel to project interviews shall be the full responsibility of the proposer.

PURPOSE
The City of Naples has designated 15.2 acres of land located directly on the Gordon River as the location of a new park. Current and past functions of the land included a horticultural waste site, solid waste division offices, parking and storage site. It is located across the street from the 2-year old 4.2 acre City of Naples Dog Park which may be linked to the new park. The park is also located between a future 56 single family home private development site to the South and the City of Naples warehouse, storage site, and administrative offices to the North. The planned park will be a part of the overall Gordon River Greenway, a large linear park of over 175 acres following the river and connecting a county park, conservation areas, a local conservation organization campus and a zoo. The city park will be joined to the greenway by a pedestrian bridge over the Gordon River near the Naples Airport. The stakeholders include the City of Naples government, various non-profit organizations, with five abutting neighborhoods. There is potential for a viewing boardwalk through mangrove fringe near a filter marsh feature. There may be a potential riverfront connection to the City of Naples Anthony Park also located on the Gordon River, north of the new park.