The teams that are selected to move on to Stage 2 of the Competition to create designs will be announced on the Competition website in mid-April after the Jury session. Per the Competition Manual, construction estimates will be required as part of the Design Teams’ Stage 2 submittals and contractors are free to contact the Design Teams to offer services/join their teams. Keep in mind that this is the Competition phase only and there is no guarantee that any of the Design Teams will provide ongoing implementation (further design and construction services), which will be determined through the Competition as well as the resultant action by the City Council and successful negotiations with the City.
Our team noticed a discrepancy in the Stage 1 submission deadline. The Envisioning Competition brief states March 30 @ 3pm. However, the legal description in the local paper states 3:00 PM Pacific Time on March 21, 2023. Can you confirm? Thank you!
P25, 1.2 Registration states: “Interested parties must register through the competition website to receive any notifications issued. At least one member of a Design Team must register to submit.”
Does this require a direct member of the project design team to register through the website, meaning marketing or support staff are not adequate, or are excluded from submitting?
(P28, 5.4 Portfolio Contents) Is the review team and jury expecting to see divider pages in submissions, and if so, will those divider pages be counted towards the section page limit?
Question: Can you please tell us if the expectation is that the entire team is present (6+ people) for the Stage 2 Meet the Designers event? Is this a hosted event (lodging, etc.) for the chosen teams?
Answer: The team member designated as the lead designer(s) is expected to present at the Meet the Designers event. All expenses are the responsibility of the teams. The only payment will be the honorarium per the Competition Manual.
We are excited about the opportunity to potentially build the winning designs. Is the intention for Sandpoint to transition from design to construction after the competition? If so, does the City have the funding to execute the designs that the competition generates, or will there be a fundraising period before that can start?
The City does have some funding set aside to finalize design and support construction. In addition, we in process with a feasibility study for a new downtown waterfront urban renewal district which will be discussed at the Stage 2 briefing. We anticipate additionally pursuing grant funds and addressing local funding in future budget cycles.
How many Teams will be selected for Stage 2? What is the source for City funds being used to fund this competition? Are members of Jury being paid or compensated in some manner for their time? If so, how much?
Q: How many Teams will be selected for Stage 2?
A: Per section 1.18 of the Competition Regulations, the Jury will select three to four Design Teams to be invited to participate in Stage 2.
Q: What is the source for City funds being used to fund this competition?
A: The City budgeted General Fund monies for the design of the downtown waterfront in its FY23 budget.
Q: Are members of Jury being paid or compensated in some manner for their time? If so, how much?
A: Jurors are paid as professional consultants to compensate for their time and are reimbursed for travel expenses. Jurors who are government employees may decline the honorarium.
How much in the City's FY23 budget is directly earmarked for design of downtown waterfront?
What is the rate of pay for the professional consultants on the Jury? Has the City set a limit on the total amount of money for the Jury's honorarium?
Q: Is it permissible for hard-copy submissions to be postmarked by March 30th at 3:00 PM, or do all materials need to be received at Sandpoint City Hall by 3:00 PM on March 30th?
A: All materials, including the electronic submission and hard copies, must be received by 3:00 PM PST on 30th.
Please refer to the Downtown Waterfront Design Competition webpage and the Competition Manual for further submission instructions.
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19 comments
Bob Presta almost 3 years ago
How will contractors be able to approach design teams to solicit potential services?
Competition Manager almost 3 years ago
The teams that are selected to move on to Stage 2 of the Competition to create designs will be announced on the Competition website in mid-April after the Jury session. Per the Competition Manual, construction estimates will be required as part of the Design Teams’ Stage 2 submittals and contractors are free to contact the Design Teams to offer services/join their teams. Keep in mind that this is the Competition phase only and there is no guarantee that any of the Design Teams will provide ongoing implementation (further design and construction services), which will be determined through the Competition as well as the resultant action by the City Council and successful negotiations with the City.
Will Grimm almost 3 years ago
Our team noticed a discrepancy in the Stage 1 submission deadline. The Envisioning Competition brief states March 30 @ 3pm. However, the legal description in the local paper states 3:00 PM Pacific Time on March 21, 2023. Can you confirm? Thank you!
Jennifer Stapleton almost 3 years ago
The schedule in the Competition Manual is correct. The due date for Stage I submittals was extended to March 30, 2023.
Name not shown almost 3 years ago
P25, 1.2 Registration states: “Interested parties must register through the competition website to receive any notifications issued. At least one member of a Design Team must register to submit.”
Does this require a direct member of the project design team to register through the website, meaning marketing or support staff are not adequate, or are excluded from submitting?
Riley Pittenger almost 3 years ago
It looks like someone responded to my question here but I am unable to see it as it is unclaimed. Does the Sandpoint staff have any insight here
Competition Manager almost 3 years ago
Answer: The answers posted by “Competition Manager” and "Jennifer Stapleton", City Administrator, are the correct and only legitimate responses.
Competition Manager almost 3 years ago
Answer: It does not have to be a direct member of the design team, any staff related to the team may register.
Name not shown almost 3 years ago
(P28, 5.4 Portfolio Contents) Is the review team and jury expecting to see divider pages in submissions, and if so, will those divider pages be counted towards the section page limit?
Competition Manager almost 3 years ago
Answer: The inclusion of dividers is at the teams’ discretion and does not count toward the page limits.
Competition Manager almost 3 years ago
Question: Can you please tell us if the expectation is that the entire team is present (6+ people) for the Stage 2 Meet the Designers event? Is this a hosted event (lodging, etc.) for the chosen teams?
Answer: The team member designated as the lead designer(s) is expected to present at the Meet the Designers event. All expenses are the responsibility of the teams. The only payment will be the honorarium per the Competition Manual.
Name not shown almost 3 years ago
We are excited about the opportunity to potentially build the winning designs. Is the intention for Sandpoint to transition from design to construction after the competition? If so, does the City have the funding to execute the designs that the competition generates, or will there be a fundraising period before that can start?
Jennifer Stapleton almost 3 years ago
The City does have some funding set aside to finalize design and support construction. In addition, we in process with a feasibility study for a new downtown waterfront urban renewal district which will be discussed at the Stage 2 briefing. We anticipate additionally pursuing grant funds and addressing local funding in future budget cycles.
Name not shown almost 3 years ago
How many Teams will be selected for Stage 2? What is the source for City funds being used to fund this competition? Are members of Jury being paid or compensated in some manner for their time? If so, how much?
Competition Manager almost 3 years ago
Q: How many Teams will be selected for Stage 2?
A: Per section 1.18 of the Competition Regulations, the Jury will select three to four Design Teams to be invited to participate in Stage 2.
Q: What is the source for City funds being used to fund this competition?
A: The City budgeted General Fund monies for the design of the downtown waterfront in its FY23 budget.
Q: Are members of Jury being paid or compensated in some manner for their time? If so, how much?
A: Jurors are paid as professional consultants to compensate for their time and are reimbursed for travel expenses. Jurors who are government employees may decline the honorarium.
Name not shown almost 3 years ago
How much in the City's FY23 budget is directly earmarked for design of downtown waterfront?
What is the rate of pay for the professional consultants on the Jury? Has the City set a limit on the total amount of money for the Jury's honorarium?
Competition Manager almost 3 years ago
Q: Is it permissible for hard-copy submissions to be postmarked by March 30th at 3:00 PM, or do all materials need to be received at Sandpoint City Hall by 3:00 PM on March 30th?
A: All materials, including the electronic submission and hard copies, must be received by 3:00 PM PST on 30th.
Please refer to the Downtown Waterfront Design Competition webpage and the Competition Manual for further submission instructions.
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