Request for Proposals (RFP) Services to Develop a Master Plan for South Griffith Park, City of Los Angeles

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RFP Release Date: June 16, 2025
Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting: July 8, 2025
Submission Deadline: August 19, 2025

Non-Mandatory Technical Review Meeting:
A non-mandatory technical review meeting will be held on July 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Project Overview:

The City of Los Angeles (CITY), Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), is seeking proposals for comprehensive master planning and design consulting services to develop a Master Plan for South Griffith Park. RAP is looking to engage a qualified team capable of providing a full range of disciplines and professional consulting services. The successful Proposer will be responsible for managing the entire project and subcontractors.

The total contract amount will not exceed $250,000, with a performance period of up to 36 months from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Interim milestone deliverables will be established, with the goal to develop a Draft Master Plan within 12 months and a Final Master Plan within 24 months.

Master Plan Scope:

The Master Plan will include the following key components:

Audit Existing Conditions: Review existing land uses, landscape features, usage patterns, and user groups to identify areas for enhancement and potential new uses.
Integration with Future Projects: Provide a framework to incorporate future projects, such as the Griffith Park Pool and Bathhouse Renovation, into the overall vision for the Plan Area.
Circulation Analysis: Evaluate internal circulation and connections to public transportation networks, including Riverside Drive, Los Feliz Boulevard, Crystal Springs Drive, I-5 Freeway, and LA RiverWay. Include ADA compliance and wayfinding improvements.
Decision-Making Framework: Outline a framework for decision-making between government agencies with purview over the Plan Area, such as RAP, LADWP, Caltrans, USACE, and LACFCD.
Facility Management: Explore opportunities for agreements to manage use and programming for existing and planned facilities, including Friendship Auditorium and the Griffith Park Pool building.
Security and Accessibility Enhancements: Focus on improvements to security, lighting, sustainability, and accessibility.

Required Expertise:

Proposers must provide a team capable of offering the following services:

Active and Passive Recreation Facility Planning and Design
Aesthetics/Visual Impact Analysis
Air Quality Impact Analysis
Architecture
Biological Resource Impact Analysis
Civil Engineering/Utility Engineering
Community Engagement and Public Relations
Cultural Resource Impact Analysis (paleontological, archaeological, historical)
Electrical Engineering
Project Management
Meeting Facilitation Expertise
Master Plan Document Development
Familiarity with Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils and Community Groups
Flood Management and Protection Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Greenhouse Gas Impact Analysis
Land Use/Planning Impact Analysis
Landscape Architecture
Project Cost Estimating
Project Phasing, Scheduling, and Construction Sequencing
Project Website Development and Maintenance
Public Services Analysis
CEQA and NEPA Clearances
Recreation Resource Impacts (Griffith Park)
Sustainability Consulting (Envision)
Traffic Engineering and Transportation/Traffic Impact Analysis
Tribal Resource Compliance (AB 52)
Urban Planning and Design
Utilities/Service Systems Impact Analysis
Language Translation (English to Spanish and additional languages as optional)

Business Inclusion Program (BIP) Requirements:

The City of Los Angeles encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Emerging Business Enterprises (EBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), and other business enterprises (OBE). Proposers must assist in maximizing this participation through the Business Inclusion Program (BIP).

The following participation levels are required for this project: