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City of Palm Desert Awards Construction Contract to Barnhart-reese Construction (September 2026)

The City Council awarded a progressive design-build contract to Barnhart-Reese Construction for the new Palm Desert library facility. The award totals $2,251,120 for Phase 1 design and pre-construction services, plus a $225,000 contingency.

Document date · September 10, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$2,251,120 for Phase 1 Design and Pre-construction Services, plus a contingency of $225,000 for unforeseen expenses
Contract type
CONSTRUCTION
Renewal
Authority granted for written requests for amendments up to the $225,000 contingency amount.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
City of Palm Desert Agenda City Council Meeting Agenda 2026-09-10

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the construction contract by City of Palm Desert?

Barnhart-reese Construction was awarded this construction contract by City of Palm Desert, as recorded on September 10, 2026. The contract value is $2,251,120 for Phase 1 Design and Pre-construction Services, plus a contingency of $225,000 for unforeseen expenses.

How much is the Barnhart-reese Construction contract with City of Palm Desert worth?

The Barnhart-reese Construction contract with City of Palm Desert is valued at $2,251,120 for Phase 1 Design and Pre-construction Services, plus a contingency of $225,000 for unforeseen expenses, covering construction work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Construction contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Palm Desert Agenda City Council Meeting Agenda 2026-09-10 (Agenda), dated September 10, 2026 from City of Palm Desert. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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