Bid guide
How to bid on Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the City of Ceres
What the City of Ceres is buying
The City of Ceres is seeking qualified architectural firms to provide comprehensive architectural and engineering services. This work involves evaluating, programming, designing, permitting, bidding, and providing construction support for the remodel of a building located at 2744 2nd Street in Ceres, California. This property is on the City's main municipal campus and is being acquired for future City use.
The selected firm will lead a team to assess the existing building, work with City staff on space planning, identify demolition and hazardous material abatement needs, prepare remodel plans and specifications, secure approvals, and support the City through the bidding and construction phases. This is a qualifications-based selection process.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Qualifications was published on August 18, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is September 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All Statements of Qualifications and separate sealed cost proposals must be submitted by this time.
The City will evaluate firms based on their competence, professional qualifications, relevant experience, project understanding, approach, and availability. Cost proposals will remain sealed during the qualifications evaluation. The City intends to negotiate a fair and reasonable scope and fee with the highest-ranked firm. If an agreement is not reached, negotiations may terminate, and the City will proceed to the next highest-ranked firm. Only the selected firm’s cost proposal will be opened.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for architectural firms with demonstrated competence and professional qualifications in architectural and engineering design services, particularly those with experience in building remodels, space planning, hazardous material reviews, and supporting projects through permitting, bidding, and construction.
Firms should be capable of leading a multidisciplinary team and have relevant experience with similar municipal or government building projects. The solicitation is categorized under professional services.
How to respond
To access the full posting and related documents, you need to go to the City of Ceres bid postings page. The posting and any related document links are available there.
You must submit your Statement of Qualifications and a separate sealed cost proposal as directed in the posting before the deadline of September 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is a qualifications-based selection, focus heavily on showcasing your firm's expertise, relevant project experience, and the professional qualifications of your team members. Provide clear examples of past projects that align with the scope of work, such as building remodels, space planning, and hazardous material assessments.
Clearly articulate your understanding of the project and your proposed approach to each phase, from evaluation and programming to design, permitting, bidding, and construction support. Emphasize your firm's availability and capacity to undertake this project. Remember to submit your cost proposal in a separate, sealed envelope as required.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Ceres; the original posting controls.