Project Description

The Town is seeking to construct an adaptive children’s playground as part of the revitalization of its downtown. It is specifically seeking to provide a variety of play opportunities for children of all ages and abilities to be open to the public, free of charge except during the most inclement weather. It is envisioned that the playground will become a destination for families and would have a large, central climbing structure with a maritime/river theme surrounded by equipment for children of all abilities with areas for caregivers to observe and facilitate access to the playground features.

The following objectives should be addressed in the RFP submission:

• A proposed design that challenges and inspires children physically, supports and stimulates them cognitively and facilitates an emotional and social connection regardless of ability, and
• Addresses all levels of mobility and capability, creating experiences for a variety of needs and interests, and
• Creates opportunities for intergenerational and social connections, access to nature, sensory stimulation, and physical exercise, and
• Supports children in five forms of play, including: solitary, onlooker, parallel, associative and cooperative

The general location of the proposed playground is in what is currently a town owned parking lot directly south of 117 and 121 East Main Street see Exhibit A (existing conditions site map). The location directly north of the proposed playground will be the Riverhead Town Square and a boutique hotel of 80 rooms.

As part of the detailed narrative describing all aspects of the project scope, the Respondent shall also address the following:

• Preliminary planning, design and engineering of the site to incorporate an adaptive playground on the Peconic Riverfront to complement Riverhead’s proposed Town Square consistent with the Riverfront Activation Plan dated October 2022 ( Downtown Riverfront Activation Plan )
• Engineering that utilizes green infrastructure, demonstrating resilience to stormwater flooding
• Sensory rich and educational activities for children of all ages and mobility
• Inclusion of a water feature(s) that relates to Riverhead’s riverfront

Financial Information

Respondents must provide a breakdown of total proposal costs by major task and if appropriate by subconsultants.