Opportunity
Santa Cruz Opengov #RFQ No. SCFD-0334
Architectural design and construction support for Santa Cruz Lifeguard Headquarters repairs
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
December 03, 2026
Identifier
RFQ No. SCFD-0334
NAICS
541310
The City of Santa Cruz Fire Department is seeking architectural services for repairs to its Lifeguard Headquarters. - Buyer: City of Santa Cruz, Fire Department, Marine Safety Division. - Location and scope: Lifeguard Headquarters at 1 Municipal Wharf; repairs are limited to Items 1, 2, 3, and 6 in the referenced inspection memo. - Services: Verify existing conditions; prepare 30% and signed 100% permit/bid plan sets and specifications; prepare a construction cost estimate; provide bid and construction support; and deliver final as-built drawings and annotated specifications. - Construction support assumptions: Four site visits, five RFI responses, ten submittal reviews, five change orders, and four payment-request reviews; also includes punch-list and completion-certification support. - Named firm: Moffatt & Nichol authored the cited inspection memo; it is not identified as the selected architect. - Notable requirements: Do not assume City drawings are accurate; address applicable codes and permitting requirements. A mandatory pre-submittal site inspection is required for a responsive proposal. Deliverables include PDFs and editable plan files in AutoCAD or a City-accepted equivalent. - Schedule note: The attachment gives an inconsistent year for the 100% plan-set deadline; confirm the schedule with the City.
Description
The City of Santa Cruz Fire Department is seeking an architect to provide services for near-term repairs to its Lifeguard Headquarters at 1 Municipal Wharf. Work includes preparing 30% and 100% building permit plan sets and project specifications, a construction cost estimate, bid and construction support, and as-built drawings and annotated specifications. The RFQ states that the repair scope is limited to Items 1, 2, 3, and 6 in the referenced inspection memo. Attendance at the November 12, 2026 pre-submittal site inspection is mandatory; proposals are due December 3, 2026.