The City of Santa Clara is seeking proposals for fire training tower renovation design and engineering services. Services include design, preparation of bid documents, and construction support. Proposals are due August 20, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 30, 2026. The contract term is three years from execution. Award will be based on the highest ranked proposer.
Proposals are due by 3:00 PM PDT on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Payment terms are detailed in Attachment G, Exemplar Agreement, and will be based on services rendered and tasks completed.
Warranty information is not explicitly detailed in the provided text for the design services, but the contract will include terms and conditions.
Award recommendation will be based on the overall highest ranked proposer, considering qualifications of the firm (20%), qualifications of key staff and availability (35%), project approach (30%), and project schedule and completion date (15%).
Proposals will be evaluated based on the qualifications of the firm and the qualifications and availability of key staff.
Failure to meet certain requirements, such as prevailing wage or insurance, may result in withdrawal of the award.
A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 2 PM PDT at Fire Station 2. Proposers interested in attending should RSVP.
Objections to the RFP structure, content, or distribution must be submitted in writing prior to the deadline for questions and answers, which is Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 3 PM PDT.
Grounds for disqualification include collusion, attempting to improperly influence evaluation team members, existence of lawsuits or disputes with the city, incorrect information, inability to complete responsibilities, or default under previous agreements.