City of Chesterfield

Buyer seeks qualified outdoor aquatic design teams to provide comprehensive design services for replacing the existing Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center. The project includes public engagement, cost estimating, and developing financing alternatives in a strategic phased approach. Buyer needs a team to complete preliminary design and financing strategies with an emphasis on operational efficiency and long-term sustainability. The project aims to create a high-quality community facility, not a destination water park.

• 3/20/2025 - Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting
• 4/10/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Extensive successful experience in designing municipal aquatic facilities
• Expertise in facilitating effective community engagement
• Experience in developing aquatic facility financing alternatives

• Conduct public engagement with officials, staff, and citizens
• Develop preliminary aquatic center design concepts
• Create comprehensive financial feasibility analysis
• Present financing options with public impact assessments
• Develop public engagement campaign for financing alternatives
• Assess existing facilities for potential reuse
• Create interactive community engagement sessions
• Develop informational materials explaining financing processes
• Analyze projected costs for construction and operations
• Outline cost recovery options based on attendance
• Evaluate public-private partnership funding models
• Present community-focused financing options
• Prepare documentation on financing impacts
• Provide data-driven models for decision-making
• Develop facility designs aligned with community needs
• Facilitate at least three community input meetings
• Meet with elected officials for expectations assessment
• Evaluate grant and sponsorship opportunities
• Prepare public-friendly documentation on financing options
• Provide clear comparisons of financing alternatives