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Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (San Antonio) is looking for for a qualified firm or team (the “Consultant”) to serve as the owner’s representative and provide project management services during the design and construction of the improvement project.

On May 7, 2022 residents of San Antonio voted for an historic $1.2 billion public bond package that includes $6 million in infrastructure improvements for Mitchell Lake Audubon Center [MLAC], with projects being completed over a five-year period ending in 2027. The city-funded improvements will foster equitable public access to the Center; support economic development focused on conservation, tourism, and education; and create resilient infrastructure to improve operational success; while enhancing public awareness and knowledge of the area’s outstanding natural, historic, and cultural resources.

The National Audubon Society [Audubon], through its Texas State Office and Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, will manage the project in partnership with the City of San Antonio and San Antonio Water System [SAWS]. The opportunity presented by City bond funds is the first step in a larger plan and slate of opportunities to reimagine and expand the impact of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center over the next ten years.

The Project is referred to as the Improvements to Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Project. Audubon is ready to seek public, community input and finalize plans for the improvements. Estimates of the total project budget are $6 million, inclusive of all project management fees and design and construction fees associated with the project.

Audubon issues this request for proposal (“RFP”) for a qualified firm or team (the “Consultant”) to serve as the owner’s representative and provide project management services during the design and construction of the improvement project. The successful Consultant will serve as the owner’s representative and provide project management services (the “Services”) during the design and construction of the Project. Sustainability is an important part of the design concept. Audubon seeks a Consultant that is experienced in the construction of “sustainable”, “green-building”, and “bird-friendly” design and construction projects.

Audubon is seeking a qualified professional to consult with and facilitate this process. You are receiving this email because you or your firm may be qualified and interested in this project.

Please see the attached document for additional information, background, requested deliverables, and timeline. Proposals are due Wednesday, May 15, 5:00PM CST to MLACproject@audubon.org. All inquiries and proposals must be sent to the MLACproject@audubon.org email address.

Please feel free to forward this to your network or anyone who may be interested in submitting a proposal.