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· California
Design Services for Fire Station Security Improvements
PROPOSALS DUE
October 08, 2026, 3:00 pm PDT
Closed
WHAT THEY WANT
(Summarized from the RFP)
The City of Santa Clara Public Works Department is seeking a qualified firm to provide design and engineering services for the Fire Station Security Improvements project at Fire Stations 1, 3, 4, and 8. This is a re-advertisement of the solicitation. The project will enhance site security by designing new perimeter fencing and gates that reduce unauthorized access and safeguard fire facilities, apparatus, equipment, and personnel while preserving uninterrupted emergency response operations. Construction will be prioritized in the order Fire Station 8, then Stations 3, 4, and 1. The project is funded through Measure I, a general obligation bond approved by Santa Clara voters in November 2024, and is subject to its use-of-funds and oversight provisions.
DOCUMENT SET
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CHANGES SINCE PUBLISHED
No amendments were filed before it closed.
WHAT OTHERS ASKED
13 questions answered
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Construction — Reference: Attachment A, VI. Services, Task 7, Item 7.4 Question: Is the A/E to assume that the four sites will be completed by a single contractor and all four projects will be constructed concurrently?
Scope/requirements
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Bid & Award — Reference: Attachment A, V. Services, Task 6 Question: Is it to be assumed that all four sites will be bid concurrently and awarded to a single contractor?
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Schematic Design Approval — Reference: Attachment A, V. Services, Task 1.6 Question: Is it assumed that the City's schematic design approval will be limited to staff review only and not Planning Commission?
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Stakeholder Coordination — Reference: Attachment A, V. Services, Project Management, Item H Question: Will stakeholder coordination include any neighborhood/public presentations?
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Title Reports — Reference: Attachment A, III. Project Description and Required Services, 2nd bullet regarding survey by Consultant Question: In order to have the surveyor plot the boundaries and any easements, they will need a Title Report for each site. Should the Consultants' scope of work include the purchase of Title Reports?
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Station 8 Creek Path Connection — Regarding Station 8, the scope indicates a pedestrian gate for creek path access. Is a paved pedestrian path including accessibility and/or stair features intended at this location for connection to the public right of way?
Scope/requirements
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ABOUT THIS RFP
RFP number
26-27-06
Budget
Not Assigned
Published
Entity type
City
State
California
Summarized from the City of Santa Clara portal.
HOW TO SUBMIT
The preferred method is email to the Procurement Contact, Christian Tran, Public Works Department (ctran@santaclaraca.gov), with the subject line "Proposal for Professional Design Services for Fire Station Security Improvements". Attach two PDFs titled "Proposal for Professional Design Services for Fire Station Security Improvements" and "Cost Proposal for Professional Design Services for Fire Station Security Improvements". The City's email system accepts files up to 20 MB; larger submissions must include a link to a secure file storage site. Confirm receipt via the City's email acknowledgment. The RFP, addenda, and question responses are distributed through BidNet Direct (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/california/cityofsantaclara, free registration), and questions must be submitted via BidNet. Use Times New Roman, Arial, or similar font no smaller than 11 point with 1-inch margins; a 20-page limit is recommended excluding the Scope of Services section and required attachments.
NAICS CODES & TAGS
541330
541310
Architecture and Engineering Design
Security Consulting
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