2213‐010522 Request for Proposal for On‐call Consultant Services Architectural Services for the Façade Improvement Program for the Economic Development Division
Introduction:
Following an extensive business engagement initiative and Hayward City Council approval, the City’s Economic Development Division established a three‐year economic recovery plan called the “Hayward Upward Economic Recovery Plan”. This plan includes nine different programs designed to aid businesses as they recover and thrive in the post‐COVID‐19 marketplace.
The City is seeking to establish a professional services contract(s) with a vendor or vendors to implement the Hayward Restore and Reopen – A Façade Improvement Program and the Restaurant Relaunch & Outdoor Dining Program. These two programs have been created to assist small businesses with updating the look, feel and functionality of their business to align with new business expectations created by COVID. The City intends to enter into a professional service agreement with the selected consultant(s) and have this work be completed by the end of calendar year 2023.
The City of Hayward invites qualified firms to submit proposals to provide on‐call consulting services for the following area:
- Architectural Design and Project Management Support Services for the Restore and Reopen and Restaurant Relaunch Programs
The City of Hayward is seeking proposals from architectural firms, hereafter called “Proposer(s)”, to secure architectural design and construction administration services for the two Programs to be utilized at various locations throughout the City of Hayward.
Important Dates:
REF | EVENT | DATE/TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Issue RFP | Jan. 6, 2022 |
| 2 | Deadline: Email RFP Questions | Jan. 14, 2022 at 5 p.m. |
| 3 | City provides RFP question answers via email | Jan. 19, 2022 |
| 4 | Deadline: Submit RFP Proposals | Jan. 27, 2022 at 3 p.m. |
| 5 | Finalist interviews (if neccesary) | Feb. 15, 2022 |
| 6 | Selection of firm or individual | Mar. 6, 2022 |
Proposal Delivery and Submission:
Provide one (1) original and four (4) copies of the proposal response. Only printed material will be accepted. The pages must be numbered. All components must be contained in a binder no more than 1” thick. In addition, one electronic copy shall be submitted on a thumb drive.
Deliver the Proposal to Rita Perez, Purchasing Manager, City of Hayward Finance Department, 777 B Street, 3rd Floor, Hayward, CA 94541
Proposal submission deadline is 3:00 PM on January 27, 2022. Late or incomplete submittalswill be rejected.
Contact Person:
There will be no pre‐bid meeting for this proposal. All questions must be submitted via email by 5pm January 14, 2022 to Catherine Ralston, Economic Development Specialist, catherine.ralston@hayward-ca.gov and Paul Nguyen, Economic Development Manager, paul.nguyen@hayward‐ca.gov and Rita Perez, Purchasing Manager rita.perez@hayward‐ca.gov.
No questions regarding this RFP will beanswered over the phone.
