Santa Monica Airport Measure A Planning & Pre-Design Park Project

The City of Santa Monica is requesting proposals for planning and pre-design services for the Santa Monica Airport Measure A Planning & Pre-Design Park Project (SP2809) via its e-Procurement Portal, with proposals due November 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST and a mandatory site walk at Clover Park tennis courts on October 20, 2026.

The project involves a 32-acre park development at Santa Monica Airport, which is scheduled to close on December 31, 2028. The scope includes research and reporting on park planning efforts; pre-design concepts for the Immersive Nature District; design concepts for connectivity improvements along 25th Street and Airport Avenue; community outreach and public engagement; cost estimating; and preparation of a final report. Work is anticipated to span approximately 157.8 weeks with an estimated project completion by June 9, 2028.

The total project budget is $629,475, comprised of a $499,149 award from the Los Angeles County Regional Parks and Open Space District Competitive Grant Program (Measure A) and a City cash match of $130,326, including a 5% contingency. The project is federally funded and subject to California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code sections 1770 et seq. Contractors must comply with the City of Santa Monica Living Wage Ordinance, which mandates a minimum wage of $25.00 per hour for awards exceeding $54,200.

The contract term is two years with one optional one-year renewal, exercisable at the City's sole discretion. Evaluation criteria allocate 100 points: experience (30 points), references (10 points), work plans and timelines (15 points), project team qualifications (10 points), cost (20 points), value-add and breadth of services (10 points), and accuracy (5 points). Questions are due October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Final candidate interviews are anticipated for November 16–20, 2026, with staff recommendation to City Council expected in Winter 2026/2027. All work products become the property of the City. Successful proposers must obtain a City business license, carry public works insurance, and submit debarment and non-discrimination certifications.