Nature Center Redevelopment Service

The City of Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a partner to rehabilitate the current building or develop a new nature center on a thirty-acre preserve. The agency needs a project that strengthens environmental education, enhances community engagement, and advances long-term stewardship of the preserve. The existing building is approximately 7,500 square feet, was constructed in 1979, and contains deficiencies that the selected partner must identify and remedy if pursuing renovation. The scope of work requires a compelling preliminary conceptual design for the new or renovated nature center and any proposed site improvements. This design must incorporate the parking lot, publicly accessible educational spaces, public restrooms, and flexible areas for community gatherings. Bidders must submit a conceptual floor plan that identifies both the square footage and percentage of total space allocated to each use, reflecting all required amenities and any additional proposed features. The selected developer or operator will be responsible for securing site surveys and technical reports prior to construction. Existing utilities at the site include sanitary sewer, storm sewer, domestic water, and power, and there are no known deed restrictions relating to the proposed site. Performance of the work must take place onsite, and eligibility is restricted to onshore entities within the United States. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget, and specific evaluation criteria or key dates are not provided in the source.