Former High Desert Hospital Site Demolition Project

The County of Los Angeles Public Works is undertaking the complete demolition of the former High Desert Hospital and all 22 ancillary structures, encompassing over 300,000 square feet of buildings including trailers, sheds, and modular units, situated on a 14.2-acre site at 44900 60th Street West in Lancaster, California. No structures will remain upon completion, and the site will be reconfigured to include two stormwater retention basins as part of the project’s environmental and infrastructure goals. The site, located within a larger 361-acre county-owned parcel, is not designated as a hazardous waste location under state law. Environmental compliance is governed solely by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with a Negative Declaration approved as the official environmental review document, along with associated mitigation measures, a mitigation reporting plan, and a statement of overriding considerations. All project activities are subject to adherence to CEQA regulations, which form the core of the project’s compliance framework. The project, identified by solicitation number 2025168280, was posted on September 8, 2025, with a submission deadline of August 14, 2025, and an approval date of August 5, 2025. Administrative filings were processed through the Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office, with payments for environmental review totaling $3,043.75, including a $75 county posting fee. The lead agency contact is Teresa Chan, Capital Projects Manager at Los Angeles County Public Works, reachable via phone and email for project-related inquiries. No contract value, pricing structure, delivery schedule, or specific performance periods are disclosed; nor are there any identifiable FAR clauses, contract types, evaluation factors, or special requirements such as packaging, inspection criteria, or contracting officer designations. The project is administered by a public agency with no indication of federal procurement mechanisms, and representations or certifications typically required under federal acquisition guidelines are not applicable. Submission of environmental documents via the California State Clearinghouse portal and physical mail to the County Clerk’s office in Norwalk are the only designated submission methods, with PDF likely assumed as the primary electronic format.