Virginia Avenue Park Playground Replacement

The City of Santa Monica Department of Public Works – Architecture Services is requesting proposals for design and oversight of Virginia Avenue Park Playground Replacement (Project SP2745), with proposals due September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST, and a mandatory pre-proposal job walk on September 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

The scope encompasses design and construction administration for replacement of playground equipment, sand containment systems, and shade covering installation, with emphasis on accessibility, inclusivity, safety, and sustainability. Proposers must be California-licensed, provide three references from public entities of similar size and scope, submit evidence of insurance, and confirm firm independence. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Section 1720 and the City's Living Wage Ordinance, which mandates a minimum wage of $25.00 per hour for contract services exceeding $54,200. The procurement includes federal CDBG funding, Davis-Bacon labor standards, Section 3 compliance, and Buy American Build American (BABA) requirements.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: Experience/Technical Competence (25 points), Ability to Meet Work Plan/Timelines (20 points), Quality Control (15 points), Cost of Services/Cost Control (15 points), Stability/References (10 points), Flexibility/Creativity/Responsiveness (10 points), and Value Added/Breadth of Services (5 points). Cost proposals must use the City's Cost Proposal Summary Form. All proposers must acknowledge acceptance of the City's contract template and submit compliance certifications covering Living Wage Certification, Oaks Initiative Disclosure, Levine Act Disclosure, Non-Collusion Declaration, Non-Discrimination Policy Acknowledgment, Debarment Certification, and prevailing wage acknowledgments.

Questions are due September 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Contact Heidi Creighton, Principal Design Manager, at heidi.creighton@santamonica.gov or (424) 508-1750. All submitted proposals are viewable by the public immediately after bid close.