CITY OF EAGLE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The City of Eagle is soliciting statements of qualification from Idaho-licensed Design Professionals for the next phase of design and construction administration of an
80+ acre athletic park. The selected firm will be required to utilize the provided preliminary concept design to produce final design and construction administration services associated with the project.
The City of Eagle “Request For Qualification” (RFQ) is to comply with Idaho Code 67-2320. This procedure provides an orderly process of:
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Solicitation of Design Professional
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Evaluation and ranking of qualifications
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Establishment of a ranked list of applicants/firms
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Negotiation of scope of services and fees
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
Located off Highway 16 at Equest Lane, Eagle City Regional Park (ERAP) will provide over 80 acres of recreational opportunities for all ages to enjoy. ERAP will be a hub of recreation, competitive and community engagement for the Eagle Community. The concept design includes fields for baseball, softball, soccer, rugby, lacrosse and football, in addition to tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds and walking trails. Concept design is provided for reference.
The total project cost is estimated to be between $22-$27 million dollars, depending on available funds. The project will proceed in a phased construction approach based on funding availability. Phase 1 of the project is estimated to be $6 million dollars which includes design completion for all phases of work, construction of an initial phase of work, contingency and all other associated project costs. The City has designated $1,925,534 in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for the park. The City has invested an additional $2.8 million dollars in access road construction via a separate agreement for this phase. Remaining park funding is anticipated to be a combination of city funding and private donations.
REQUIRED SERVICES
A full complement of Licensed Design Professional services is required for the project. Design Professional services will include but not be limited to: research and analysis of concept design and production of final design of construction documents, site survey for use in final design; topographic survey; geotechnical engineering; civil engineering; compliance with structural code requirements, plumbing and electrical systems; architectural and landscape design. Emphasis should be placed on sports field design experience. Development of design plans based on engineering research, analysis and data suitable for submittal to regulatory agencies for permit review including production of construction drawings, specifications and other documents required for park construction; The selected Design Professional Firm will work closely with the Construction Management & General Contractor (CMGC) for the Project to ensure completion within budget and in compliance with city, state and federal regulations.
The selected Firm will be required to meet as needed, but not less than once a month, with the Mayor and City Project Team for the purpose of providing a report regarding the previous month's progress.
The Firm will be required to provide all documents electronically to the City. Documents may include, but are not limited to meeting minutes, sketches, diagrams, programming analysis, photographs relevant to the project, submittals, field reports, schedules, cost estimates, RFI's, close out documents, warranties, etc. The Firm should expect Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents deliverables of all phases. These deliverables will be reviewed by Eagle and CMGC with comments and feedback being addressed and incorporated into the design documents for deliverables to considered complete.
It is anticipated that the AIA Document, Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Design Professional will form the basis of the services agreement in conjunction with AIA Document B-133-2019, General Conditions of the Contract for design, Design Professional as an Adviser.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The following items should be included in your Request for Information (RFQ):
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Cover Letter: Cover letter stating interest by a Principle of the Firm. Cover letter should address why the firm is qualified to design the ERAP facility (mandatory)
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Executive Summary:
Provide a brief statement of the firm’s history, legal structure, and why you believe your firm is the best choice for The City of Eagle. Provide information on your philosophy of service, volume of work, financial stability and design professional experience, techniques and methods. (
10 points)
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Key Personnel Qualifications
Provide current Idaho Licensure information for the firm and current resumes individuals who will be assigned to the Project Team. Provide the title, roles, and responsibilities for each team member and their experience in performing these responsibilities. Provide a statement of how much each individual is anticipated to dedicate their time to the ERAP design and a confirmation of resource availability. Identify services or functions that you intend to or may subcontract. Specify who will provide the subcontracted services, if known, and provide qualifications of same. Evidence of License in the State of Idaho.
(20 Points)
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Project Approach: Describe your firms philosophy and approach to projects of this magnitude and scope.
Discuss typical services provided, how coordination with the team (CMGC/Eagle) will be accomplished, how design budgets will be managed, how design work will be coordinated, scheduled, and delivered, and explain communication strategies between the firm and approach to unforeseen that may be encountered. (15 points)
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Relevant Experience: Show three (3) park development projects with an emphasis on sports field design
you have worked on that are similar in scope to the ERAP project. (15 points)
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City of Eagle Specific Experience Summary: Provide a summary of your recent and historical experience with the City of Eagle and staff. Specifically list projects completed for the City of Eagle. (10 Points)
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References: Provide at least three (3) Letters of reference from Project owners for projects of similar magnitude. (10 Points)
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Philanthropic Partnership:
Give examples, if any, of how your firm has been instrumental in community focused philanthropic endeavors; include why your firm engaged in them. Additionally, outline how your firm plans to provide philanthropic support for this project. (10 points)
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Reviewer Discretion:
Each reviewer has the option to distribute these points as desired based on the accuracy, completeness, professionalism, and content of each submission. (10 points)
SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES:
Provide an electronic copy of all the requested information. Limit your proposal (including attachments) to not more than thirty (30) total pages. The City may choose to select from submissions or to schedule oral interviews with the top ranked applicants.
Proposals must be received by 5:00 pm MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) on February 13, 2026.
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All submittals are required to be in electronic format. Utilizing the online submittal form provided on the City’s website.
Click here for the online submittal form.
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The City of Eagle will not be liable for any costs incurred in the preparation and production of a submittal or any work performed prior to the execution of a contract.
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All submittals and other materials submitted will become the property of the City of Eagle.
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All information contained in the Request for Qualification (RFQ) solicitation may be made a part of the executed agreement for services.
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The City of Eagle reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities and reject any or all submittals received as a result of this RFQ solicitation; negotiate changes in the scope of work or services to be provided; and conduct any investigation required to determine the respondent’s performance record and validity of information provided as a part of this submittal.
QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION:
Selection will be based on the procurement rules set forth in Idaho Code § 67-2320. It is the Respondent’s responsibility to conform to all applicable federal, state and local statutes or other applicable legal requirements. The City of Eagle has the right to waive or alter submission requirements or to reject any or all SOQs, consistent with Idaho law.
After reviewing each submittal, the Selection Committee members will meet to tally point scores and make any recommendations. Responders will be ranked based upon the City’s determination which firms are best qualified to perform the desired services. The City of Eagle may choose to conduct interviews of top ranked firms. Following ranking of the responding firms the City will pursue contract negotiations including reasonable costs and fees. If the negotiations are not successful with the top-ranked firm, then the City will pursue negotiations with the next highest-ranked firm and so on until a contract is reached with a firm or until the City deems it is no longer in the City’s best interest to continue negotiations with the remaining firms.
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Schedule of Events –
Selection timeline is tentative
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Release Solicitation
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January 23, 2026
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Deadline for Questions/Inquiry submission
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January 30, 2026 5:00 p.m. (MDT)
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Answers to be posted
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February 3, 2026 5:00 p.m. (MDT)
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Proposal Due Date/Time (Deadline)
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February 13, 2026 5:00 p.m. (MDT)
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Selection Team Review – Interviews (if desired)
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February 16 – 27, 2026
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Selection of Firm
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TBD
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All questions must be submitted electronically and received no later than 5:00 p.m. (MDT) on January 30, 2026 to Eagle City Clerk at
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. Answers to questions will be posted to the City’s website no later than 5:00 p.m. (MDT) on February 3, 2026.
Print Advertisement Dates: January 23, 2026 and January 30, 2026.
Click here for the Required Online Submittal Form
All RFQ responses must be uploaded utilizing the link provided.
Click here to view the park CONCEPT MASTER PLAN
