The City of Rancho Santa Margarita invites qualified firms to submit proposals to provide professional services for the On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services. Should an award be made, the successful Proposer will enter into a professional services agreement with the City of Rancho Santa Margarita. A. City Information: Rancho Santa Margarita is located in southern Orange County approximately 20 miles from Santa Ana and 45 miles south of Los Angeles. Rancho Santa Margarita incorporated on January 1, 2000 as the 33rd city in Orange County and has a current population of 49,718. The City is a general law city and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City has 24 full time staff and various part time staff. Rancho Santa Margarita is a contract city. The City Manager is hired by the City Council and oversees all day to day operations. The City has five (5) departments: City Manager (includes City Clerk, Human Resources & Risk Management), Community Services, Finance, Public Works, and Development Services (includes Planning, Building/Safety & Code Enforcement). Police services are provided through contract with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Fire Protection services are provided through the Orange County Fire Authority. The City also contracts for Animal Control Services, City Attorney, and Public Relations. The City further contracts with companies for specific tasks such as permit processing, plan check, street and facility maintenance. Rancho Santa Margarita currently owns no traditional parks or athletic fields as they are owned and maintained by various homeowner associations.
