Civic Center Park Landscaping and Facility Improvements

The City of Palm Desert, California is requesting sealed bids for Civic Center Park Landscaping and Facility Improvements (Project No. CFA00011, IFB 2026-IFB-054) with bids due September 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. through OpenGov Procurement. This is a public work subject to California prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and certified payroll requirements.

The scope encompasses landscape, irrigation, lighting, hardscape, and site improvements surrounding the Taffy public art installation within Civic Center Park; renovation of restroom facilities at the Skate Park and Ballfield; and additional landscaped improvements in designated areas of the park. The contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, permits, utilities, and incidental services necessary for completion. The project is subject to approved Precise Grading and Drainage Plans (PG-26-0021) with detailed specifications for site preparation and stormwater management. Contract time is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The engineer's estimate is $850,000. Bidders must hold valid Class A, Class B, or a qualified combination of Class C California contractor licenses and must register with the Department of Industrial Relations. All bidders must provide valid Certificates of Reported Compliance with California Air Resources Board regulations. The successful bidder must furnish Faithful Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price from a California-admitted surety. Each bid must include a bid guarantee of not less than 10 percent of total bid price. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per day for completion delays. Contractor insurance must include general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, workers' compensation at statutory limits, and pollution liability of $1,000,000 per claim/aggregate.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall or via Zoom. Questions are due September 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses provided by September 21, 2026. Award will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on total bid price. Post-award documents must be submitted within 10 days of Notice of Award.