City of Santa Cruz Lifeguard Headquarters Repairs

The City of Santa Cruz is soliciting a Professional Services Agreement under RFQ No. SCFD-0334 for architectural services to repair the Santa Cruz Wharf Lifeguard Building. The primary objective is to implement necessary repairs to ensure the facility is safe and operationally ready. The scope of work is divided into six key tasks: the preparation of 30% and 100% completion level Building Permit Plan Sets and Project Specifications, the provision of a construction cost estimate, bid support, construction support, and the final delivery of As-Built Drawings and Annotated Project Specifications. The project follows a strict timeline, with a Notice to Proceed anticipated for January 1, 2027, and a target Certificate of Occupancy by September 15, 2027. Award selection is based on the best-qualified architect whose fee does not exceed the project budget. The evaluation process involves ranking the top three respondents by qualification regardless of fee, then verifying the highest-ranked firm's fee proposal. Selected architects must comply with AIA, ACEC, ASCE, and NSPE standards, as well as ADA requirements per CBC 11B203.3 and 11B204. Key contractual obligations include maintaining insurance for five years post-completion, adhering to California prevailing wage laws, and ensuring the security of City data. Proposals must be submitted in both hard copy and searchable PDF on a USB drive by December 3, 2026, and must include a sealed fee proposal and a valid California Architects Board license.