Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Palm Desert, California. Design plans call for the construction of a clubhouse / community center; for site work for a clubhouse / community center; library; and library.

City of Palm Desert is requesting qualifications and proposals from Architects to provide conceptual designs for a new Library building. To serve and promote the welfare of its residents, the City intends to procure the Services, as described below. The City is a charter city in the State of California. The City is a thriving community of approximately 50,000 full-time and 32,000 seasonal residents. It is located in the Coachella Valley in eastern Riverside County, part of the low desert region of Southern California. The City features big-city resources in a friendly, small-town setting, offering first class educational opportunities, safe and clean streets, as well as plentiful shopping and community events. Palm Desert is considered the geographical, educational and retail center of the Coachella Valley The City invites the submittal of responses to this Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified firm(s) interested in providing architectural services in connection with the Palm Desert Public Library as herein outlined. Palm Desert Public Library is a Municipal Library that provides library service to approximately 50,000 city residents in the heart of the Coachella Valley. Beginning July 1, 2024, the Library will be managed by the City, but for the time being it is run by the County of Riverside via a private contractor. The City has identified available space on its City Hall campus, on which to build. The available space currently houses a Sheriff's substation and enclosed yard. The Sheriff's substation will be vacated in mid-2025, and the plan is to raze the building and build the library on the former yard, with the substation land being converted to above ground parking. This will offer separation from the City Hall campus and allow greater architectural flexibility in the design. It should be noted that the current substation features a basement. In addition to a dramatic expansion of services, the City is committed to improving library spaces and services throughout the City. The City intends to utilize the Design-Build project delivery method. This RFP is for Conceptual Design only. Once the City has an approved conceptual design and project budget, the City will solicit Bids for Design-Build services. Bidders will not be required to utilize the same architecture firm that provided the conceptual designs. Last Day to Submit Questions for Clarification : January 30, 2024, 2:00pm Clarifications Issued by City on or before : February 6, 2024, 5:00pm The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals determined not to be in the best interest of the City.