City of Santa Cruz - Lifeguard Headquarters Repairs Architectural Services - RFQ No. SCFD-0334 (2026)
City of Santa CruzCity · Santa Cruz, CA- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 26 days left
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Primary contact
- Norm Daly
- (831) 234-8784
The 30-second brief
The City of Santa Cruz is seeking proposals from qualified architectural firms for architectural services including 30% and 100% completion level building permit plan sets, project specifications, construction cost estimates, bid support, and construction support for repairs to the Lifeguard Headquarters facility located at 1 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The scope includes repairs identified in the Moffatt & Nichol inspection memo, specifically focusing on items 1, 2, 3, and 6: stairs to the lifeguard tower, 3x12 sistered caps for the balcony, deteriorated guardrail, and timber decking rot outside of the building footprint. Submission deadline is December 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM. A mandatory pre-submittal site inspection is scheduled for November 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Questions are due by November 19, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on responsiveness and completeness (10), qualifications and experience (60), references (10), and project schedule (20).
30% completion level Building Permit Plan Set; 100% completion level Building Permit Plan Set and Project Specifications; Preliminary construction cost estimate in CSI format; Bid support and responses during bidding period; Construction support including review of submittals, RFIs, Site visits, Change orders, Payment requests, And punch lists; As-Built Drawings and Annotated Project Specifications in digital .pdf format and AutoCAD format
Responsiveness and completeness of Architect's proposal (10), Architect's and Architect's consultants' qualifications and experience (60), Architect's references (10), Architect's project schedule (20)
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Summary
The City of Santa Cruz is seeking proposals from qualified architectural firms for architectural services including 30% and 100% completion level building permit plan sets, project specifications, construction cost estimates, bid support, and construction support for repairs to the Lifeguard Headquarters facility located at 1 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
The scope includes repairs identified in the Moffatt & Nichol inspection memo, specifically focusing on items 1, 2, 3, and 6: stairs to the lifeguard tower, 3x12 sistered caps for the balcony, deteriorated guardrail, and timber decking rot outside of the building footprint. Submission deadline is December 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM. A mandatory pre-submittal site inspection is scheduled for November 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Questions are due by November 19, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on responsiveness and completeness (10), qualifications and experience (60), references (10), and project schedule (20).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- 30% completion level Building Permit Plan Set
- 100% completion level Building Permit Plan Set and Project Specifications
- Preliminary construction cost estimate in CSI format
- Bid support and responses during bidding period
- Construction support including review of submittals, RFIs, Site visits, Change orders, Payment requests, And punch lists
- As-Built Drawings and Annotated Project Specifications in digital .pdf format and AutoCAD format
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Architect's Proposal form (Exhibit C), legal name and state of incorporation, address, phone number, email address, years in business, names of principals, copy of current California Architects Board license, experience and qualifications, key personnel, list of consultants, minimum of 3 references for similar projects completed within the last 5 years, project schedule, sealed Fee Proposal
- Submit to
- Parks and Recreation Department, 323 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Scope location
- Santa Cruz, CA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Santa Cruz?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Parks and Recreation Department, 323 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For questions, contact Norm Daly.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Santa Cruz in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Norm Daly at (831) 234-8784. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 30% completion level Building Permit Plan Set; 100% completion level Building Permit Plan Set and Project Specifications; Preliminary construction cost estimate in CSI format; Bid support and responses during bidding period; Construction support including review of submittals, RFIs, Site visits, Cha. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Responsiveness and completeness of Architect's proposal (10), Architect's and Architect's consultants' qualifications and experience (60), Architect's references (10), Architect's project schedule (20..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Santa Cruz?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Architect's Proposal form (Exhibit C), legal name and state of incorporation, address, phone number, email address, years in business, names of principals, copy of current California Architects Board. Review the full document from City of Santa Cruz for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Cruz, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.