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Urban Design Services for Convention Center Connector

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RFQ 14-25State & Local

Submission Closed10/30/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The City of Palm Springs is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive urban planning and design services aimed at enhancing connectivity within a newly envisioned district that links the Palm Springs Convention Center with surrounding properties and the downtown area. The project focuses on developing a district-scale strategy that integrates vehicular, pedestrian, and alternative transportation modes, along with landscaping and urban design elements, to create a vibrant, accessible, and cohesive district that will serve as a cultural, hospitality, and economic hub. This district aims to improve visitor experiences, foster local pride, and position Palm Springs as a premier destination for conventions, tourism, and community engagement. The solicitation, titled "Urban Design Services for Convention Center Connector," was issued on September 25, 2025, under RFQ 14-25, with a response deadline of October 30, 2025. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and is structured for an initial two-year period with options for two additional one-year renewals. The scope includes creating a detailed design vision, urban connectivity strategies, and a branding and marketing plan for the district, which will be named following the project's development. The project emphasizes a comprehensive approach to urban design, ensuring the new district functions as a seamless, attractive, and functional connector that enhances the overall urban fabric of Palm Springs. Interested firms can find additional details and submit their qualifications through the designated procurement portal.

General Info

Agency

California → City of Palm Springs

NAICS

541320 - Landscape Architectural Services

Place of Performance

3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, USA

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NONE

Documents

RFQ 14-25 Addendum No. 1 - Urban Design Services for Convention Center Connector

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RFQ 14-25 Addendum No. 2 - Convention Center Urban Connectivity

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RFQ 14-25 Convention Center Urban Connectivity

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High

RFQ 14-25 Urban Design Services for Convention Center Connector

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High

RFQ 14-25 Urban Design Services for Convention Center Connector

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PostedSep 25

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Response DeadlineOct 30

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10/30/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → City of Palm Springs

Contacts1 person available

OfficePalm Springs, CA, 92262, USA

Organization / AgencyCalifornia → City of Palm Springs

Office AddressPalm Springs, CA, 92262, USA

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Full Description

The City of Palm Springs is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide planning and design services for a district-scale urban connectivity strategy and design solutions. This strategy will link the Palm Springs Convention Center (PSCC) with adjacent properties and the downtown core. Corridor strategy and design solutions must consider vehicular, pedestrian, alternative transportation, landscaping and other urban design considerations for the build out of the PSCC District (naming of District to occur as a result of Part 2). This new district will serve as a cultural, hospitality, and economic connector, enhancing visitor experiences, fostering local pride, and positioning Palm Springs as a premier destination for conventions, tourism, and community engagement.
Part 1: Connectivity Strategy and Urban Design The scope of work includes the development of a comprehensive design vision and implementation strategy for an urban connector that enhances vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle access. The goal is to improve the user experience between the PSCC and its surrounding downtown context through thoughtful urban design interventions, placemaking, and infrastructure improvements that promote seamless movement, accessibility, and reflects the brand recognition developed in Part 2 (below). Part 2: Brand Identity and District Marketing The City of Palm Springs seeks a qualified professional marketing and branding firm to create and launch the identity of a newly branded district that will connect the Palm Springs Convention Center with the Downtown area. This new district will serve as a cultural, hospitality, and economic connector, enhancing visitor experiences, fostering local pride, and positioning Palm Springs as a premier destination for conventions, tourism, and community engagement. The selected firm will provide comprehensive branding, marketing, and communications services to develop a district identity, establish consistent branding guidelines, and deliver both short- and long-term marketing strategies. This work establishes the District and should include all the necessary components for the PSCC and the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism sales and marketing use for several years into the future.
These services may be collectively awarded to one firm (Joint Venture) or awarded as two separate contracts to two firms. This work will also include cooperation with the PSCC facility modernization Owner’s Rep and A/E team (See RFQ 13-25 and RFQ 16-25). The awards for the Owner’s Rep and A/E for PSCC are expected to occur in November and December of 2025.