Your local Ferndale Parks is taking on Flicks in the Park this year (July 12th – Pioneer Park) and we are fiercely debating which movie to show. So I wanted to get your input – which movie would you like to see? Feel free to add more options – we’re open to ideas.
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Last year, over 3,000 residents enjoyed free recreational activities in Ferndale’s parks. In 2019, we want to bring you even more great parks and rec offerings. Help us decide which events to sponsor by taking our 2019 Parks and Rec Activity Survey.
Your responses to this survey shape what events we host and how we advertise them in 2019. The whole survey should take about six minutes to complete, we appreciate your input.
For more information or questions, please call Recreation Coordinator Riley Sweeney at (360) 685-2353 or email him by clicking here.
CITY OF FERNDALE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
Plans, Specifications, and Engineering Services
The City of Ferndale is seeking qualification statements from professionals with experience providing engineering design and construction management services including but not limited to: park design, site surveying, permitting, construction management, and inspection services necessary for the construction of a picnic shelter structure and site improvements. The project will include the creation of plans, specifications and estimates, bid services, and the potential for construction management and inspection services for the construction of a Picnic Shelter to be located at the City’s newly constructed Star Park.
This project will include design of an approximately 20×50 foot picnic shelter with water and electrical service adjacent to a high-use playground. The shelter will comply with all ADA requirements and include artistic elements that reflect the unique style of Star Park.
Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications should be directed to Riley Sweeney, Recreation Coordinator, via telephone at (360) 685-2353 or via email at RileySweeney@cityofferndale.org. More information on this project is available on the City website here.
The City of Ferndale reserves the sole right to terminate this process, to not award a contract, and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time. In no event will the City, or any of their respective agents, representatives, consultants, directors, officers, or employees, be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse, the costs incurred in preparation of this RFQ, or any related costs. The prospective consultant teams shall wholly absorb all costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the submittals. The RFQ submittals will become the property of the City of Ferndale.
Interested firms shall submit four copies of a Statement of Qualifications that contains the following:
Outline the qualifications of the firm to perform this work.
Project management; provide an organizational chart of the proposed consulting team and a short resume of all key people listed on the chart.
Provide an outline of your firms approach to the rate study and proposed timeline for completion of study.
Provide a list of projects that were similar in scope. Project list should include year completed, budget, scope and reference contact.
The Statement of Qualification submittal shall be a maximum of 10 pages (not including the cover page). One original and four copies shall be submitted, as well as an electronic copy in PDF format (CD, DVD, or USB flashdrive).
RFQ SUBMITTAL DEADLINE AND DELIVERY LOCATION
All responses shall be made in writing. Responses by FAX will not be accepted. Sealed responses will be received by the Recreation Coordinator of the City of Ferndale, Washington up to the hour of 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30th Responses delivered later will not be accepted. The City of Ferndale is not responsible for delays in delivery.
All responses to this request that are mailed through the United States Postal Service shall be addressed to Riley Sweeney, Recreation Coordinator, City of Ferndale, P.O. Box 936, Ferndale, WA 98248. Hand-delivered responses, or responses not sent through the USPS, shall be delivered to the Public Works Department, 2nd floor front counter, City of Ferndale, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, Washington. The United States Postal Service will NOT deliver to the street address. All responses shall be placed in a sealed envelope, which is clearly marked “Star Park Picnic Shelter”.
The selection process for this project will involve the following three steps:
The City reserves the right to forgo interviews and select firm based on RFQ submittal alone. This project does not currently contain federal funding however future portions of the project may be funded utilizing federal funds. Therefore, the project in its entirety will be held to Federal EEO requirements.
The recipient, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 525, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.
The City of Ferndale reserves the right to cancel this request or reject any and all responses submitted or to waive any minor formalities of this call if the best interest of the City would be served.
Published
Jan. 9th, 2019
Ferndale Record Journal
There are numerous ways residents of the City of Ferndale can participate to help enhance the community they live in. One such way is volunteering to serve on city advisory bodies that help forum public policy and make Ferndale a prosperous place to be.
We currently have an opening on the Parks, Recreation and Trails Advisory Board (PRTAB), the Arts Commission and there is anticipated to be an opening on the Planning Commission. If you are interested in serving on one of these bodies, please fill out the Boards and Commissions application and submit it to City Clerk Susan Duncan. You can find the application here.
All these meetings are open to the public. Appointments to these advisory bodies are made by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
For more information contact the City Clerk Susan Duncan
Email: susanduncan@cityofferndale.org
Phone: (360) 685-2354
Fax: (360) 384-1163
You are invited to join us next Friday, Nov. 2nd at 12:30pm for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate our new ADA accessible Pioneer Pathways. See the latest addition to our historic Pioneer Village up close after some brief remarks. Attendees will meet at the main gate to the park.
If you have any questions, please contact Communications Officer Riley Sweeney 360-685-2353.
Stormwater Manager Paul Knippel, with a little help from a local husky Eska, shares the problems with pet waste in your parks. If you would like to pick up a doggie waste bag dispenser, they are available for free at City Hall (2095 Main Street) or at one of the waste bag dispensers on the map below. More information on ways to protect our local water system can be found in our stormwater section by clicking here.
Congratulations to the winners of the Great Ferndale Midsummer Mystery:
1st Place – Mike, Joan, Michael, Tera and Audrey Contezac
2nd Place – Carol and Jerry Van Sambeek, Brie, Gigi and Amelie Ambler
3rd Place – Dean, Tayen, Nyla, Carolyn Withrow
4th Place – Casey Osman, Kara Helms, Karen Osman, Heyden Pinkston
5th Place – Kaden, Kathleen, Sarah and Hazel Morris
6th Place – Jon, Jamie, Jadyn and Jaclyn Denham
and of course a big thank you to all 168 participants who took the opportunity to explore our city and meet your neighbors. This adventure was made possible by the Whatcom Community Foundation as part of their #ProjectNeighborly initiative. Until next time, detectives! #FerndaleMystery
Here is the sixth and FINAL clue for the Great Ferndale Midsummer Mystery – running from July 1st -24th. Please turn in your scorecard by next Tuesday, July 24th. You can find all previous clues, the scorecards, rules and all the details on our cash prizes by clicking here. This project is supported by Project Neighborly, from the Whatcom Community Foundation and is part of our 2018 Summer of Fun from Ferndale Parks.
Sack races! Tug-o-war! Egg toss! Water balloon fights! The City is hosting an afternoon of Field Games for all ages at VanderYacht Park, so bring clothes you can get dirty and join us for some old fashioned fun. Snacks provided – all ages and abilities welcome.
This event is part of our 2018 “Summer of Fun”. You can find out about more free recreational events by clicking here.
For questions about Field Games, please contact Recreation Coordinator Riley Sweeney at (360) 685-2353 or email him by clicking here.