Description
The City of Los Angeles is issuing an RFQ to pre‑qualify firms that can provide architectural/design, construction‑management, and construction services for façade improvement projects within the city’s JEDI Zones. Selected firms will be placed on a three‑year “bench list” and may be called on an as‑needed basis to design, manage, and construct storefront upgrades funded by the General Fund and CDBG. The RFQ does not guarantee work; firms must meet qualifications, hold appropriate licenses, and be able to comply with ADA, CEQA, NEPA, and prevailing‑wage requirements. The program offers up to $75,000 per individual storefront or $300,000 for a unified storefront, with multiple projects anticipated across nine JEDI Zones.
• Pre‑qualification period: 3 years (possible two 1‑year extensions)
• Services: architectural/design, façade needs assessments, ADA analysis, cost estimating, construction‑management, permitting, construction, progress reporting, multilingual support
• Funding: City General Fund & Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – cost‑reimbursement basis
• Target market: commercial property owners/tenants in nine designated JEDI Zones
• Submission deadline: 1 Oct 2026, 10 PM PST; pre‑proposal conference 14 Sept 2026 (non‑mandatory)
• Mandatory qualifications: CA licensing, BTRC/VRN, insurance, compliance with city, state, federal regulations
• Contact: Kwesi Hanciles, Contract Administrator ([email protected], (213) 744‑7239)