New construction of a municipal facility in La Quinta, California. Design plans call for the construction of a municipal facility.

Per the owner, as of July 9, 2024, an award has been made for this project. A timeline for construction has not been determined. Closed solicitation has been included below for reference. ................ The City of La Quinta (City) seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide Professional Planning and Design Services for the La Quinta Maintenance and Operations Yard. The City is proposing to construct a new maintenance and operations yard building with amenities on the current yard site. The City has previously prepared a preliminary space/needs analysis for the site based on more city staff utilizing the site (ATTACHMENT 1). The Consultant will be responsible for updating the existing space/needs analysis based on the changed current and future department needs. Any requests for clarification or other questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing by 5:00PM PST on April 15, 2024; and sent via email to Ubaldo Ayon, Assistant Construction Manager, Uayon@LaQuintaCA.gov. City's Response to Questions: April 19, 2024 Agreement Effective Date and Project Start Date June 1, 2024. 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. This RFP does not obligate the City to enter into an agreement. The City reserves the right to cancel this RFP at any time, should the project be cancelled, the City loses the required funding, or it is deemed in the best interest of the City. No obligation, either expressed or implied, exists on the part of the City to make an award or to pay any cost incurred in the preparation or submission of a proposal. Services and products to be rendered in performing all work associated with project development include, but may not be limited to: PHASE I o Perform appropriate engineering-related field surveys and prepare the base map. The base map will include all above-ground and below-ground features, utilities, drainage, utility connections, and potential obstructions. All utilities and underground infrastructure should be potholed for depth, size, type, and location. Field surveys should include potholing locations. A geotechnical report should also be prepared for all structural footings and infiltration testing as needed for proposed drainage and facilities. Assessment and options for use of existing Compressed Natural Gas area. This may include re-establishing the CNG area or removing and remediating the area, with estimated costs. o Update the Corporate Yard Master Plan and Facility Needs Assessment. During this task the Consultant will consider the feasibility of adding additional on-street parking. The Consultant will schedule and lead an appropriate number of project development team meetings with City Staff and other stakeholders. o Perform the Planning and Programming Step for the proposed Maintenance Office and Crew Quarters and any amendments to the exterior storage facilities. The Planning and Programming Step should include a proposed floor plan for the Maintenance Office and Crew Quarters. o The Consultant will be required to present its findings and/or recommendations to: o A Planning Commission Meeting o A City Council Study Session o A City Council Meeting Consultant will submit two (2) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (Microsoft Word/Excel format) for each formal project submittal, including the final submittal. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.