RFP #26-2060 Architectural Services

County Of Siskiyou
Request for Proposals (RFP)
RFP # 26-2060
Health and Human Services Agency,
Behavioral Health Division
for
Architectural Services for
The Siskiyou Integrated Wellness Center Project
Proposals may be delivered, or emailed to:
Sarah Collard
Director
County of Siskiyou HHSA
2060 Campus Drive Yreka, CA 96097
rfp_rfb_submissions@co.siskiyou.ca.us
Proposals Due by:
May 19, 2026
5:00 pm
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County of Siskiyou
Request for Proposals
for Architectural Services for
The Siskiyou Integrated Wellness Center Project
The following schedule of events will be followed to the extent achievable; however, the County
reserves the right to adjust or make changes to the schedule as needed.
Estimated Timeline of Events
Date Activity
May 6, 2026 Release of Request for Proposals (RFP)
May 14, 2026 Deadline to Submit Questions
May 19, 2026 Submission of Proposals due by 5:00 PM
May 20, 2026 Review of Proposals
To Be Announced Notification of Final Selection
To Be Announced Professional Service Agreement Processed
To Be Announced Professional Service Agreement Start Date
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1.0 Preface
The Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Behavioral Health Division,
is seeking proposals from qualified architectural firms to provide comprehensive design and
engineering services for the development of the Siskiyou Integrated Wellness Center Project.
This project is funded through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP)
Bond Round 2, administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS),
and is intended to expand community-based behavioral health infrastructure.
Siskiyou County is a rural county with significant unmet behavioral health needs. The proposed
Wellness Center will serve as a centralized, multi-service facility designed to improve access to
coordinated, high-quality care for children, adults, and families.
2.0 Project Description
Ground-Up New Construction Cost Estimate: $27.4 Million
The Siskiyou Integrated Wellness Center will be located at:
Yreka, California at 2060 Campus Drive, at the northeast corner of Campus Drive and Moonlit
Oaks Avenue (APN 062-161-220).
The site is approximately 1.79 acres and zoned Commercial Tourist (CT). The project is
anticipated to proceed through a conditional use permit process.
The Project will consist of a new, approximately 27,000 square-foot, three-story facility that will
include:
* One large conference room
* Entrance and waiting lobby
* Approximately 52 offices
* Approximately 6 group meeting rooms
* Staff support areas (break rooms, copier rooms, storage)
* Public and staff restrooms
* Mechanical, electrical, IT, and janitorial rooms
* Parking area (approximately 94-136 spaces)
Services to be Provided at the Facility
* Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
* Substance Use Disorder Services
* Peer and Recovery Services
* Crisis Services
Target populations include individuals with significant behavioral health needs, including those
who are justice-involved, experiencing homelessness, and underserved populations.
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3.0 Scope of Work
Services the successful Proposer will be expected to provide, include but are not limited to:
The selected Proposer will provide a full range of architectural and engineering services
necessary for the design and construction of the Project.
Services shall include, but are not limited to:
General Requirements
* Provide architectural design services for a behavioral health facility
* Coordinate with HHSA, consultants, and a Consulting General Contractor
* Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including
the California Building Code
* Incorporate trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and community-centered design
principles
* Integrate cost considerations into design in coordination with the Consulting General
Contractor
Design Phases
1. Schematic Design (June 1 - October 1, 2026)
* Review conceptual plans submitted with the BHCIP application
* Develop schematic drawings
* Coordinate with HHSA and Consulting General Contractor
* Prepare and submit entitlement documents to the City of Yreka
* Revise plans as needed to secure approvals
2. Design Development (October 1, 2026 - May 1, 2027)
* Develop design standards and specifications
* Prepare materials for general contractor procurement
* Produce design development drawings
3. Construction Drawings (May 1 - December 1, 2027)
* Produce complete construction drawings
* Submit plans for building permit
4. Permitting Phase (December 1, 2027 - March 1, 2028)
* Respond to plan check comments
* Coordinate with project team to finalize construction readiness
5. Construction Phase (March 1, 2028 - December 1, 2029)
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* Provide construction administration services
* Review submittals and RFIs
* Participate in construction meetings
* Review change orders
* Assist with project closeout and as-built drawings.
Technical Requirements
All drawings must include:
* Site plans (utilities, grading, drainage, landscaping)
* Floor plans and area calculations
* Exterior elevations and materials
* Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems
* Energy compliance documentation
Proposers should feel free to include any other services not specified that they deem necessary to
achieve the goals of this RFP.
4.0 Submission Requirements
Proposal Format: Proposals must contain the following:
1. Cover Letter
Please provide the Proposer's name, address, and telephone number. The letter must be
signed by a representative authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Proposer.
2. Qualifications
a. Provide specific information concerning the Proposer's experience with the services
specified in this RFP. Examples of completed projects, as current as possible,
should be submitted as appropriate.
b. Experience with behavioral health or healthcare facilities
c. Knowledge of California regulatory requirements
3. Insurance Requirements
a. Workers' Compensation
Attorney shall provide workers' compensation insurance coverage, in an amount no
less than $1,000,000.00 per accident for bodily injury or disease, for all Attorney's
employees utilized in providing work and services pursuant to this Agreement. By
executing a copy of this Agreement, Attorney acknowledges its obligations and
responsibilities to its employees under the California Labor Code, and warrants that
Attorney has complied and will comply during the term of this Agreement with all
provisions of the California Labor Code with regard to its employees. Attorney, at
the time of execution of this Agreement, will provide County with evidence of the
required workers' compensation insurance coverage.
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b. Insurance
General Liability Attorney shall procure and maintain during the entire term of this
Agreement, a policy of general liability insurance which covers all the work and
services to be performed by Attorney under this Agreement. Such insurance policy
will have a per occurrence combined single limit coverage of no less than
$2,000,000.00. Such policy will not exclude or except from coverage any of the
services and work required to be performed by Attorney under this Agreement. The
required policy of insurance will be issued by an insurer authorized to sell such
insurance by the State of California and have at least a "Best's" policyholder's rating
of "A" or "A+". County will be named as "an additional named insureds" on this
policy. Attorney will provide County a copy of the policy and a certificate of insurance
showing County as "additional named insured" and indicating that the policy will not
be terminated, canceled, or modified without thirty (30) days written notice to
County.
c. Business Auto If Attorney utilizes a motor vehicle in performing any of the work or
services hereunder, Attorney shall procure and maintain in force throughout the
duration of this Agreement, a business auto liability insurance policy with minimum
coverage levels of no less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, combined single limit
for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. The coverage shall include all
Attorney owned vehicles and all hired and non-owned vehicles used in performing
under this Agreement.
A certificate of insurance shall be provided to County at least ten (10) days prior to
the start of services to be performed by Attorney. The policy shall contain a provision
prohibiting the cancellation or modification of said policy except upon thirty (30) days
prior written notice to County.
d. Professional Liability If Attorney is required to be professionally licensed or
certified by any agency of the State of California in order to perform any of the work
or services hereunder, Attorney shall procure and maintain in force throughout the
duration of this Agreement a professional liability insurance policy with a minimum
coverage level of $2,000,000.00 per occurrence or claim. Proof of such insurance
shall be provided to county at least ten (10) days prior to the start of any work by
Attorney.
4. Company Profile
Provide a brief description of your company, including business structure, address, the total
number of employees, overall industry experience, certifications, affiliations, and relevant
experience. Support your capacity to perform the services detailed in this RFP.
5. Approach (with Staffing Plan combined):
Provide an analysis of the methodology developed to perform all required services and
your response to the Scope of Work, including your approach to collaboration with County
staff, consultants, and the Consulting General Contractor, as well as your strategy for
cost control and schedule management; additionally, include a staffing plan identifying
key personnel, their roles, qualifications, and experience, and how staff will be allocated
across each phase of the project.
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6. References:
Please include at least three (3) references, including name, address, telephone number,
and Email, for whom similar services have been provided.
7. Price Proposal & Evaluation (combined and structured):
Provide a transparent fee schedule that outlines all costs associated with the required
services, including a breakdown by project phase and total contract cost.
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
a. Qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform similar work; and
b. Proposed approach, project understanding, and cost effectiveness.
The proposal must include all requirements as listed and correlate to the Scope of Work outlined
under this RFP.
5.0 Conflict of Interest
Proposer(s) shall disclose to the County any interest, direct or indirect, which could conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of service required. At the County's discretion, a potential
conflict of interest, to the extent it is waivable, may be waived or factored into the final award
decisions and/or a modified Scope of Work.
6.0 Selection Process
The proposals received in response to this RFP will be screened by a selection committee. The
selection committee will consider only the proposals which have been considered responsive to the
RFP. Any proposal that fails to meet the RFP's requirements will be regarded as non-responsive
and may be rejected. A proposal, which is in any way incomplete, irregular or conditional, at the
County's discretion, may be rejected. The following criteria will be used in the evaluation of the
potential consultants:
1. Qualifications
2. Approach
3. Experience and references
4. Proposed costs
The County may meet or interview any or all of the proposers during the evaluation process. A
contract will be negotiated with one or more qualified entities selected during the evaluation process.
Proposals not selected in the evaluation process may be awarded a contract should negotiations with
the selected Proposer(s) prove unsuccessful. The County reserves the right to reject any and all
proposals and reserves the right to waive any non-substantive defects in the proposals.
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7.0 General Information
Proposals must be submitted by way of mail, hand delivery, and/or electronic means, as described
below:
* Hand Delivery: Hard copy proposals submitted by hand delivery must be received at
Siskiyou County Behavioral Health, 2060 Campus Drive, Yreka, CA 96097 on or before
May 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (ATTN: Sarah Collard, HHSA Director). Please note
"RFP # 26-2060" on front of envelope.
* Electronic Copy Submittal: Submit an electronic copy of the proposal via email.
Electronic copies shall be emailed to Sarah Collard, HHSA Director at
rfp_rfb_submissions@co.siskiyou.ca.us and must be received by May 19, 2026, at 5:00
p.m.. Please include "RFP #26-2060" in the subject line.
Proposers shall provide One (1) original copy with signature and Three (3) exact copies of the
original by hand delivery, as instructed above.
Proposers submitting proposals electronically will only be required to send one signed copy.
Proposers are asked to direct all inquiries related to the project(s) to Sarah Collard, Ph.D. by email,
scollard@co.siskiyou.ca.us.
The County will provide the following to assist the selected entity(s):
* Designate a person to act as the County's point of contact with respect to the work
performed under the contract.
* Information, as legally allowed and reasonably attainable, in possession of the County that
relates to the requirements of the project(s) or which is relevant for the project(s).
* Facilitate coordination with other entities, local agencies, organizations, and individuals if
necessary.
* Advice on the project scope of work.
* Review and validation of project deliverables.
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8.0 Additional Requirements:
a. Proposers must comply with all licensing and insurance requirements
b. Contract will follow County-approved agreement templates
A contract award resulting from this RFP will be made without discrimination on any basis
prohibited under state or federal law.
9.0 Attachments
a. Architect Bid Information (incorporated into this RFP)
b. County Contract Template
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