INVITATION TO BID
PROJECT NO. 2021-02
FRITZ BURNS PARK IMPROVEMENTS
SEALED BIDS will be received by the City of La Quinta (City) at the Office of the City Clerk located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, until 10:00 AM on July 29, 2025 at which time they will be publicly opened and read for performing work as follows:
The project is located on the south east corner of Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas at the Fritz Burns Park. The proposed work includes the demolition and removal of a portion of the existing park features such as concrete and asphalt pavement, wading pool, fencing, wood trellises, play equipment, shade structures, lawn, trees, and shrubs and new construction of concrete pavement, asphalt pavement, curb, gutter, parking lot striping, play equipment, aquatic playground, pool renovations, fencing, cool deck surfacing, artificial turf, planter seat walls, site furnishings, overhead shade sail canopies, steel shade structures, drinking fountains, drainage improvements, site electrical and lighting modifications, planting, and irrigation. A new restroom and pool equipment building will be procured under a separate direct purchase agreement between the City of La Quinta and Romtec. The site preparation, utility connections, and coordination of the installation of the restroom and equipment building with the park improvements is included in this contract’s scope of work. All project work and incidental items to complete the project shall be performed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and other provisions of the contract. All the above improvements are to be constructed in a workmanlike manner, leaving the entire project in a neat and presentable condition. Refer to Sections 3000 and 4000 for more information.
This project shall be completed within 170 working days total and as specified per phase from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Time for the commencement and completion of the work is important and is to be of the essence of the Contract.
The following phases shall be constrained by the following and will incur liquidated damages if work is performed outside these dates:
- Phase 1 – Must be completed within 120 working days.
- Phase 2 – Can’t start until November 3, 2025 and not until P1 parking lot improvements are complete. Must be completed within 45 working days.
- Phase 3 – Can’t start until November 3, 2025
The successful bidder should plan to order any long lead time equipment items immediately following “Notice of Award”.
A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, July 14, 2025 in the Public Works conference room at City of La Quinta, City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253.
Complete sets of the bidding documents may be purchased online at:
www.planitplanroom.com
IMPORTANT: If you are not on the plan holders list through Planit Planroom you will not receive addendums. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that they are placed on the plan holders list.
