Lake Forest Sports Park Renovations (24P01); Etnies Skate Park Building Improvement (27F06)

The City is seeking Professional Consulting Design Services for tenant improvements associated with two facility renovation projects.

Sports Park Recreation Center – Sports Park (24PO1) Project

The Lake Forest Sports Park Renovations Project will modernize and improve the existing Recreation Center (Main Building). Scope of work includes renovation of the indoor restrooms, front desk and staff office areas, kitchen, and meeting rooms. The improvements are intended to enhance functionality, accessibility, and overall user experience within the facility.

Etnies Skate Park Building – Etnies Skate Park (27FO6) Project

The City is also seeking Professional Consulting Design Services for tenant improvements to the existing building at Etnies Skate Park. The project includes renovation of the office area, pro shop/snack bar, structural weatherproofing improvements, installation of an HVAC system, addition of a small kitchen/break room area, and installation of climate-controlled enclosures to protect IT infrastructure within the existing structural footprint.

About the City

The City of Lake Forest is located in southern Orange County, California, in the area commonly referred to as the Saddleback Valley, with a population of approximately 85,000. It is the County's thirty-first city and the second largest city within the Saddleback Valley, encompassing 16.6 square miles. The City of Lake Forest's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.

The City was incorporated in 1991, operates under the Council/Manager form of government and is considered a contract city. The five members of the City Council are elected by district. They serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor being selected annually from among the Council Members. The Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

City Hall is located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California 92630. The telephone number is (949) 461-3400, and the fax is (949) 461-3511. The City website address is http://www.lakeforestca.gov .

Project Description

The City is seeking Professional Consulting Design Services for the Lake Forest Sports Park Renovations (24P01); Etnies Skate Park Building Improvement (27F06) Project.

The services are expected to be completed within three years from contract award. The City anticipates awarding a contract with an initial term of June 2, 2026 to June 1, 2029 . The City will have the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the agreement for up to two (2) additional one year terms. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the City, at its sole discretion, will not move forward with the renewal option and shall re-procure the work.

The City may consider awarding both Etnies Skate Park Project (27F06) and Sports Park Recreation Center Project (24P01) to one proposer/firm or as two separate projects to two different proposers/firms.