Details
12/09/2025
Community Sunflower and Pollinator Park RFP
City of Barberton
City of Barberton, Ohio
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Community Sunflower and Pollinator Park
@ Harter Park
Overview
The City of Barberton is seeking proposals from qualified firms, nonprofits, and landscape contractors to design, develop, and implement a Community Sunflower and Pollinator Park at Harter Park. The proposed project presents a unique opportunity to enhance a thriving wildlife habitat, while providing educational and recreational opportunities for Barberton residents and visitors.
The city is open to proposals that include:
• Enhancing Harter Park’s natural beauty with sunflower fields, walking paths, and seating areas.
• Establish 4 acres of a diverse pollinator habitats with native wildflowers, sunflowers, and pollinator-friendly plants and a walking path throughout the park.
Applicant Qualifications
• Respondents must demonstrate:
• Proven experience in successful pollinator habitat creation, landscaping, and community projects.
• Capacity to design, construct, and manage the proposed project.
• A clear understanding and willingness of community engagement and educational programming.
Proposal Requirements - Proposals should include:
• Project Description – Detailed narrative and site layout of the proposed uses, design elements, and anticipated community impact.
• Design, Implementation, and Maintenance Plans – Overview of the proposed project and the strategic processes needed to create a successful Sunflower & Pollinator Park.
• Budget Proposal – A proposed budget that includes itemized costs, funding needs, and the proposed allocation of hours and costs associated with each task.
• Timeline – Strategic project timeline identifying each phase length from planning through completion.
• Relevant Experience – Examples of similar projects completed in Northeast Ohio.
• Community Engagement Strategy – Approach to engaging key partners and addressing community needs.
• Project Team – Background and qualifications of the key team members and their roles in this project.
Submission Instructions:
All proposals must be submitted electronically or in hard copy by 4:00 PM EST on February 2, 2026 to:
Missy Shifferly, Community Development Administrator
Email: MShifferly@cityofbarberton.com
or mail to:
City of Barberton
Department of Planning & Community Development
576 W. Park Ave., Room 300
Barberton, Ohio 44203
Questions? Please call Missy @ 330-848-6729
Late submissions will not be considered.
Evaluation Criteria
• Proposals will be evaluated based on:
• Alignment with the City’s vision and land use goals
• Applicant’s qualifications and experience
• Financial feasibility and project sustainability
• Community impact and educational engagement
• Design quality and innovation
