Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park Market Study and Master Plan

San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP No. PARKS26-PARKS-6261) for the development of a comprehensive Market Study and Master Plan for Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park. The County seeks qualified proposers to deliver an implementable master plan with analysis of current park facilities and programs, market research including consumer interest surveys, evaluation of impacts to surrounding communities, recreational use analysis, resource and habitat inventory, land use surveys, concession operations assessment, and development recommendations for revenue-generating amenities such as recreation facilities, playground and splash pad improvements, picnic and group event areas, trail enhancements, and entertainment amenities. Additional scope elements include traffic management planning, regional connectivity and trail development, marketing strategies, and environmental conservation planning. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in master plan development, park facilities research and analysis, community impact assessment, recreational use analysis, consumer surveys, concession operations, traffic management, trail development, and environmental planning. The RFP will be evaluated on a best-value basis using weighted criteria: Qualifications and Experience (25%), Proposal Description (30%), Technical Review (25%), References (10%), and Interview/Presentation/Demonstration (10%). Key dates include the optional site walk on March 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST at the park location (800 N Archibald Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764), optional proposal conference on March 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST, question submission deadline of March 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST, and proposal submission deadline of April 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST via the County's ePro system with tentative contract award in June 2026. The contract period is for a maximum of three years with potential extensions based on performance and negotiations.

Proposers must be currently registered with the County's ePro system prior to submission or face disqualification, and a local preference of five percent will be applied to qualifying local vendors. All proposers must comply with California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code sections 1770 et seq., with contractor registration required with the Department of Industrial Relations; apprenticeship requirements under Labor Code section 1777.5 for apprenticeable occupations; and California debarment and suspension certifications. Required insurance includes professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 aggregate, General Liability Insurance with combined single limits of $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation coverage, and Automobile Liability Insurance with combined single limits of $1,000,000. The RFP does not specify a total contract value, but proposers must include all transportation, lodging, and per diem costs for personnel in their fee proposals. Non-compliance with prevailing wage requirements carries significant penalties, including $200 per calendar day per worker for underpayment, $100 per calendar day for payroll record failures, and $25 per worker per day for hour restriction violations. No incumbent contractors, existing technology integration requirements, or specific budget ranges are identified in the procurement documents.