Request for proposal for landscape & park maintenance services for sports complex facility

The City of Palm Desert, California, is requesting proposals for landscape and golf course architectural design services for Desert Willow Golf Resort improvements under RFP 2026-RFP-040, with proposals due August 4, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on July 14 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. Prevailing wage requirements apply under California Labor Code sections 1720 and 1770 to this public works project.

Proposers must hold a valid California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license in the C-27 Landscaping Contractor classification and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations for public works projects.

The scope comprises three tasks: preliminary planning and conceptual design (due within six months of project start), construction documents including environmental review and management plans, and bidding and construction support services. Work encompasses enhancements to practice putting greens, bunkers, driving range, practice target greens, cart paths, and related site improvements at both the Desert Willow Golf Academy and the Desert Willow Golf Resort practice tee area. The City intends to complete design within twelve to fifteen months, with construction anticipated in multiple phases during summer construction seasons.

The estimated contract value is $100,000 over the three-year professional services agreement term, effective September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with City options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The City requests a lump-sum, not-to-exceed fee proposal with hourly rates for additional work. Proposals must remain valid for 90 days from the due date.

Evaluation weighs firm qualifications and multidisciplinary experience (20 points), project team and technical expertise (20 points), relevant project experience and quality of work (20 points), project understanding and technical approach (20 points), project schedule and responsiveness (10 points), and cost proposal reasonableness (10 points). Questions are due July 21, 2026, with responses issued by July 28. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, negotiate with multiple proposers, and cancel the RFP at any time. Shawn Muir, Community Services Manager, is the City's representative.