The City of East Palo Alto is seeking proposals for architectural design services for a new Police Department facility. The project includes design, bid documents, and construction support. Proposals are due by August 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 31, 2026. The selection criteria include proposal quality, firm qualifications, scope of work, references, and schedule.
Proposals must be submitted no later than Thursday, August 6, 2026, by 2:00 PM PDT.
Payment terms are detailed in Exhibit B of the Contractor and Professional Services Agreement, with payments made within a reasonable time after receipt of contractor's invoice, in proportion to services performed. Invoices must contain specific information, and billings not conforming to the format will be returned.
The document mentions material warranties and associated warranty periods in the 75% design submittal deliverables, but specific warranty details are not provided in the excerpt.
Proposals will be evaluated based on proposal quality (5%), firm's qualification/delivery of similar projects (30%), proposed scope of work (50%), client references (10%), and schedule/manpower allocation (5%).
Proposers must be qualified professionals with experience relevant to the project. The proposal should include resumes of key personnel, team experience with similar projects, and references. A negative history disclosure is also required.
The document does not explicitly state penalties for non-performance or delays, but it does mention that failure to maintain required insurance shall constitute a default and material breach, and failure to obtain a business license is grounds for termination.
The document does not specify a deadline for challenges or objections.
Submitting a proposal implies agreement to all terms and conditions. Exceptions must be clearly defined. Failure to comply with insurance requirements, business license requirements, or to assign competent personnel can lead to termination or disqualification.