When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $150,000.

It was issued by City Of Desert Hot Springs. The work is located in Desert Hot Springs, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Engineering firm experienced in municipal capital improvement projects. Licensed civil and transportation engineers with land surveying capabilities. Proven expertise in plans, specifications, estimates, and construction support. Experience preparing grant applications, funding requests, and project cost estimates. Ability to work under city engineering supervision or independently.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Desert Hot Springs, California, United StatesPosted: September 17, 2026Deadline: September 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Desert Hot Springs seeks a qualified engineering firm for capital improvement and municipal projects, including design, transportation engineering, surveying, cost estimating, construction support, and preparation of plans and specifications.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a California State licensed engineer
Must have experience managing projects of similar magnitude and scope
Must provide three bound copies of the proposal
Must submit a signed Proposal Acknowledgement Form
Must maintain required insurance policies including Worker's Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability
Must obtain a City of Desert Hot Springs Business License
Must identify a project manager responsible for coordinating services
Must provide a fee schedule of hourly/standard rates

BUDGET

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$150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Proposals due: September 28th, 2026

Anticipated contract award: October 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 21, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Desert Hot Springs

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Desert Hot Springs is seeking engineering services to support city capital improvement projects and other municipal initiatives. Required services include engineering design, traffic and transportation engineering, and land surveying.

The selected vendor will perform engineering design services under the direct supervision of the City Engineer or independently. Responsibilities may include preparing conceptual plans, exhibits, sketches, maps, and preliminary engineering drawings; developing conceptual and preliminary cost estimates; and providing materials to support project scoping, planning, budgeting, grant applications, and funding requests.

Additional services include engineering analysis and review, construction support, and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026, and proposals are due September 28, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $150,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Desert Hot Springs. The work is located in Desert Hot Springs, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Engineering firm experienced in municipal capital improvement projects
Licensed civil and transportation engineers with land surveying capabilities
Proven expertise in plans, specifications, estimates, and construction support
Experience preparing grant applications, funding requests, and project cost estimates
Ability to work under city engineering supervision or independently

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