The Capital Projects is a specialized operation within the City of Palm Desert responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing the implementation of major infrastructure and facility development projects. Our team plays a crucial role in enhancing and maintaining the City's physical assets to meet the evolving needs of the community. Our areas of focus include:

• Project Planning
• Design and Engineering
• Procurement and Contracting
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance and Control

Share Your Project Ideas & Questions

We want your feedback on our projects and Engage Palm Desert is the best place to do that! This standalone site is the go-to place for project updates and is the easiest way to submit your ideas, comments, or questions. 

The Capital Improvement Program is a listing of proposed and existing projects for the acquisition and construction of general government resources and intergovernmental grants and reimbursements. These programs are outlined in the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program.

The final approval of each project by City Council is typically based on the recommendations provided by City staff. Many of these capital projects are brought before City Council only after the project has been through a thorough review and approval process by the appropriate commissions. This is to ensure that all reasonable concerns from of all parties, including the public, affected by the project have been considered and addressed. 

• Click here to review projects and services that are up for bid.

Please contact our department if you have any questions on current capital projects taking place in Palm Desert or have questions about current and upcoming items for bid.