REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR
POLICE FACILITY PRELIMINARY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
RFP Release Date:
January 16, 2026
Proposal Submittal Deadline:
January 26, 2026
Deadline to complete the assessment and cost proposal: February 5, 2026
Questions with regard to submissions, process, or proposals can be emailed to:
Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Department
smangalam@fostercity.org
1. INTRODUCTION
Foster City Police Department (FCPD) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a
preliminary needs assessment and associated costs with an interior remodel of the
existing Foster City Police Facility located at 1030 E Hillsdale Blvd. The purpose of this
assessment is to evaluate whether the existing facility can be reconfigured to
accommodate the needs of the Department. Additionally, the proposals shall include
preliminary cost estimates for the potential remodel of the existing facility. It shall be
noted that this assessment is to inform a future policy decision and is not intended to
advance design or construction bidding. It shall not include detailed architectural or
engineering design and/or environmental review.
2. FOSTER CITY OVERVIEW
Foster City is located midway between San Francisco and San Jose on the western
shoreline of the San Francisco Bay, east of U.S. 101, which provides convenient access
to the San Francisco Airport and San Francisco to the north and Santa Clara County to
the south. The City is bisected by State Route 92 (the J. Arthur Younger Freeway), which
runs between Half Moon Bay to the west and Highway 880 to the east via the San Mateo-
Hayward Bridge.
Foster City is a "Planned Community", constructed and implemented on the basis of an
organized program of development that was conceived over 30 years ago. The City
encompasses 12,345 acres, of which 9,726 acres are part of San Francisco Bay and
Belmont Slough, and 2,619 acres are reclaimed marshland. This equates to
approximately 4 square miles of land area. Foster City's geography is defined by the San
Francisco Bay to the east and a 218-acre system of man-made lagoons that wind
throughout the City
3. BACKGROUND
Foster City built its first dedicated stand-alone police facility in March 1985. The original
building was approximately 9,061 square feet and one story. Subsequently, the police
facility underwent a major remodel in 2001, including updated interior spaces to meet
the operational needs. Additionally, in 2014, the HVAC system was modernized. Most
recently, a kitchen and bathroom remodel was completed in 2025.
FCPD is organized into two (2) divisions, each led by command staff under the authority
of the Police Chief, including the Patrol Division and the Administrative Services Division.
The FCPD currently has 39 sworn staff and 16 non-sworn, including 7 dispatchers.
FCPD is seeking a high-level assessment of the facility to determine whether it can
accommodate the Department's needs and continue to function through a remodel.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Preliminary Needs Assessment and Cost Estimate
Evaluate the existing Police Facility space, identifying physical and operational issues
related to space quality, layout, and detail. The consultants may request to review the
construction plans/drawings to help prepare for the proposal.
The needs assessment shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Conduct one-day interviews with the Police Department representatives to
discuss space needs and inefficiencies in current space.
• Evaluate space needs including but not be limited to public reception space,
cubical/office space, locker rooms, conference and training rooms, interview
rooms, 911-PSAP/dispatch center, holding area, break rooms, washrooms,
records, property/evidence storage, information technology requirements, report
writing areas, sleep quarters, parking/fleet area, workout room, etc.
• Evaluate the adequacy of spaces in the existing Facility relative to operational
demands.
• Review the condition of the existing Facility, including its physical and structural
limitations that may affect the feasibility of remodeling. (Upon approval of the
agreement, a tour of the facility may be given.)
• Prepare a preliminary cost estimate for a potential remodel of the facility. The
estimate is for planning-level evaluation (not construction bidding)
• Summarize key findings related to facility adequacy and renovation feasibility.
• Provide alternatives, including minor remodel, major remodel, or remodel and
addition to the existing facility.
• Identify the advantages and limitations of remodeling the existing facility.
5. SCHEDULE
This is a time-sensitive, preliminary assessment. The selected consultant shall complete
the preliminary assessment and cost proposal by February 5, 2026.
The following is the schedule for the award of the contract.
• Distribution of RFP January 16, 2026
• Deadline to submit proposals 5:00 p.m. January 26, 2026
• Deadline to complete the assessment and cost proposal is February 5, 2026
*Note that this schedule may be adjusted, as needed, by the City.
6. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Issuance of this RFP does not commit the City to award a contract for services or to pay
any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this request. The City retains the
right to reject all submittals. Once submitted, the proposals become the property of the
City. All costs incurred in the preparation of the proposal shall be the sole responsibility
of the consultant.
The consultant selected to perform the scope of services described in this RFP will be
required to obtain a Foster City Business License. For more information regarding the
Business License process, or to obtain a Business License application packet, please
visit the City’s Business License webpage at:
https://www.fostercity.org/finance/page/business-license-application.
7. ATTACHMENTS
City’s Standard Contract
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
