Site work for a bridge / tunnel in La Quinta, California. Design plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

Per the owner, as of October 23, 2024, this project is currently in preliminary design. The owner states that the project is anticipated to advertise for bids in January 2027 and construction is anticipated to begin in the spring or summer of 2027. Closed solicitation has been included below for reference. ........... The City of La Quinta (City) is requesting proposals from qualified Professional Engineering Consultants to prepare the plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate (PS&E) for the replacement of the Avenue 50 low-water crossing (00L-0091)with a new all-weather bridge, Avenue 50 Bridge over the La Quinta Evacuation Channel. Deadline for Proposers' Questions: Revised: August 1, 2023 5:00pm PST. Proposer may withdraw proposals prior to the Submittal Deadline by submitting a written request to Bryan McKinney, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer at bmckinney@laquintaca.gov. Withdrawn proposals will be returned unopened. Any requests for clarification or other questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing by July 21, 2023; and sent via email to Julie Mignogna, Management Analyst, Public Works Department, jmignogna@laquintaca.gov. The City may reject any or all proposals in whole or in part for any reason, including suspicion of collusion among proposers, and may waive any immaterial deviation in a proposal. The City's waiver of an immaterial defect shall in no way modify the RFP as published or excuse the proposer from full compliance with the specifications if he/she is awarded the agreement. Proposals referring to terms and conditions other than the City's terms and conditions as listed in the RFP, may be rejected as being non-responsive. The City may conduct an investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the proposer to perform the work, and the proposer shall furnish to the City all such information and data for this purpose as requested by the City. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such proposer fails to satisfy the City that such proposer is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the agreement and to complete the work specified. The City may reject any or all proposals in whole or in part for any reason, including suspicion of collusion among proposers, and may waive any immaterial deviation in a proposal. The City's waiver of an immaterial defect shall in no way modify the RFP as published or excuse the proposer from full compliance with the specifications if he/she is awarded the agreement. Proposals referring to terms and conditions other than the City's terms and conditions as listed in the RFP, may be rejected as being non-responsive. The City may conduct an investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the proposer to perform the work, and the proposer shall furnish to the City all such information and data for this purpose as requested by the City. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such proposer fails to satisfy the City that such proposer is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the agreement and to complete the work specified. To ensure there is equal participation of the DBE groups specified in 49 CFR 26.5, the City of La Quinta has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal of 21% for this project. DBE is a firm that meets the definition of DBE. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.