Opportunity
City of Corona PlanetBids #RFP 27-008SB
City of Corona seeks architectural and historic preservation services for Civic Center capital improvements.
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
RFP 27-008SB
NAICS
541310
The City of Corona Public Works Department is seeking qualified consultants to provide architectural design and historic preservation services for capital improvements to the Historic Civic Center at 815 W. 6th Street. - Government Buyer: - City of Corona Public Works Department, Finance Department - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive architectural design, facility assessment, schematic design, construction documents, permitting, bidding assistance, and construction administration - Historic preservation expertise for maintaining and restoring historic features - Upgrades and replacements for roof, fire systems, ADA accessibility, HVAC, security, and signage - Products and Infrastructure Components: - Major building elements: reinforced concrete frames, clay tile roofing, historic wood windows and doors, HVAC chillers (Carrier), boilers (Cleaver & Brooks), cooling towers (BAC), split system AC units (Fujitsu), air handling units (McQuay), electrical distribution, lighting systems, plumbing, and sitework - Notable part numbers: Carrier 30H040G30 (chillers), BAC VTO65J (cooling tower), Fujitsu AOU24RLX (split AC), Cleaver & Brooks MCF (boiler) - Services Requested: - Professional architectural services for capital improvements - Historic preservation consulting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California prevailing wage laws - DIR registration for consultants and subconsultants - Extensive insurance coverage (general liability, automobile, workers' compensation, professional liability, technology errors and omissions, pollution liability) - Mandatory pre-proposal meeting - Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids - Project Options and Estimated Costs: - Modernization and refurbishment of the Civic Center Theater (350-seat auditorium) and supporting spaces - New construction options for larger performing arts venues (up to 1,000 seats) - Estimated project costs range from $17.5 million to $200 million depending on scope - Attachments: - Facility condition assessment, feasibility studies, and insurance checklists - No specific OEMs or vendors are named as preferred; however, several OEMs are referenced in facility components.
Description
The City of Corona is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified consultants to provide Architectural Design Services and Historic Preservation expertise for the Historic Civic Center. The scope of work includes all aspects detailed in Section IV of the RFP. The project involves capital improvements to the Historic Civic Center, including architectural design and preservation services. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 24, 2026, and attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 1, 2026, is required.