Professional Design Services for the 1000 S Central Ave Park Project

The City of Glendale, Department of Community Services & Parks, is requesting proposals for professional design services on the 1000 S Central Ave Park Project, with proposals due October 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The project will transform a 2.39-acre former commercial site in south Glendale into a multi-benefit public park with passive and active recreational amenities for all ages and abilities.

Mandatory qualifications require the proposer to have satisfactorily completed at least three public contracts in California within five years prior to the deadline, with at least one comparable in scope and scale (minimum $15 million total budget) with a dollar value equal to or exceeding the submitted proposal. Expertise must span Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering.

The selected consultant will perform work through seven major tasks: Preliminary Investigations, Concept Design/Feasibility Studies, Community Engagement, Project Management, Schedule Development, Strategic Planning, and Final Design, with completion expected within two years of contract execution. The project is funded by a $6 million award from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program received April 28, 2026, which supports required amenities including a great lawn, fitness trails, playgrounds, basketball/tennis courts, stormwater treatment, and restrooms.

Proposals will be evaluated on Experience (30 points), Work Plan and Project Schedule including Measurable Results (10 points), Quality and Responsiveness of Submittal (30 points), and Cost Proposal (30 points) for a total of 100 points. The selected firm must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation ($1 million), Professional Liability ($1 million per claim/$2 million aggregate with three-year tail), Commercial General Liability ($2 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate), and Business Automobile Liability ($1 million per occurrence). Requests for clarification are due October 2, 2026. The City Council has final approval authority for contract award. The successful proposer must execute a written agreement within fourteen calendar days of receiving the Notice of Intent to Award.