Council selects Sunrise Engineering to design downtown community center pickleball courts

The Hurricane City Council selected Sunrise Engineering to serve as design consultant for the downtown community center pickleball courts after a qualifications-based selection process.

Darren, representing staff, described the request-for-qualifications (RFQ) process. A five-member selection committee scored two responses (Sunrise Engineering and Civil Science). Sunrise received a higher score (96.6 points) versus Civil Science (92.6 points). Staff recommended Sunrise Engineering based on the committee’s scoring and local office presence. The selection does not include a negotiated dollar amount; staff will negotiate scope and fee and return to the council with a contract award item.

Councilman Ellerman moved to select Sunrise Engineering as the design consultant; Councilman Thomas seconded the motion, and the council voted in favor. Committee members and staff noted both firms had relevant experience and that either firm could deliver the project, but Sunrise ranked higher in the scoring.

Council discussion touched on scheduling and construction timing. Staff and council said they would try to avoid construction during the city’s Peach Days festival, either by starting before the event or waiting until after it depending on engineering and bid timelines.

What’s next Staff will negotiate scope and fee with Sunrise Engineering and return to the council with a contract award for approval. The city will include timing considerations to avoid major community events where feasible.