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

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

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Contract term

Phase 1

Renewal

No renewal stated; City Manager may approve written requests for amendments up to the $225,000 contingency.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Palm Desert City Council 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 Inc was awarded this construction contract by City of Palm Desert, as recorded on September 10, 2026. The contract value is $2,251,120 plus a contingency of $225,000.

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

The Barnhart-reese Construction Inc contract with City of Palm Desert is valued at $2,251,120 plus a contingency of $225,000, 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 Palm Desert City Council 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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