Waukee Seeking Designs for Proposed Recreation Complex

The Waukee Parks and Recreation Department is seeking bids on design services for the proposed recreation complex, according to the city's website. 

The city is seeking proposals from firms experienced with sports complex design projects. The City expects to complete phase one of a 60-acre recreation complex located along Sixth Street for $2 million. Land west of Sixth Street, between University Avenue and Hickman Road, could be used for the sports park.

The website says phase one will include the construction of four multi-use ball fields, concessions/restrooms, kids playground area, associated parking, and storm water management of the entire 60 acres.

Feature included for the facility would include youth and adult softball, Little League baseball, playground, concessions, public restrooms, parking, multipurpose open space, sports field lighting, and outdoor picnic areas.

The four complex fields will primarily be used by Waukee Parks and Recreation programs and weekend tournaments.

Waukee residents in August 2010 voted down a proposal to build an aquatic center near the area where the ball fields would be built.

To pay for the facility, an Aug. 6 bond referendum election is possible, the city says.

For more information, contact Matt Jermier, Waukee Parks and Recreation director, at mjermier@waukee.org or (515) 978-0007. Download a printable RFP. Review the Concept Plan.

Proposed Timeline for the Complex

March 14 RFP Issued

April 3 Proposals due by 10:00AM

April 9 Committee Review

April 16 Review Committee Interviews if necessary

April 29 Council Approval

May 16 1st Public Input Meeting (Tentative)

June 3 Approval of wording for Bond Referendum by City Council

August 6 Bond Referendum

Summer 2015 Play Ball