1026-003 Strong Motion Data Interretation: Buildings

The California Department of Conservation, through its California Geological Survey, is seeking a contractor to interpret and analyze strong-motion data collected from instrumented buildings across California to enhance seismic risk assessment methods, inform building code improvements, and support post-earthquake response strategies. This solicitation, identified as RFP 1026-003 Strong-Motion Data Interpretation: Buildings, requires proposers to submit a comprehensive technical proposal addressing the structural response to seismic events using data from the California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program. Proposals must be submitted by June 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, either electronically via email to ServiceContracts@conservation.ca.gov or by mail to the Department’s Sacramento office, with all submissions required to include an original signed copy marked as “ORIGINAL COPY” and properly labeled with the RFP number, firm name, and “DO NOT OPEN.” The maximum allowable project cost is capped at $100,000, and any proposal exceeding this amount will be disqualified. The evaluation will be based on a weighted trade-off approach, allocating 45 points to proposal cost and 100 points to technical merit, including the merit of the approach, probability of achieving results, effectiveness of data use, and the competence and recent performance of the proposed team, with award going to the highest-scoring responsible offer after applying eligible small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise preferences. Contractors must comply with a series of state-specific certifications and compliance obligations, including the Contractor Certification Clause (CCC 04/2017), California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Act Certification, all of which require completion of fillable fields and cannot be modified or substituted. Additional requirements include providing three verifiable project references, submitting detailed resumes for key personnel subject to prior approval, and demonstrating compliance with insurance standards mandating at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate in general liability coverage, with the State of California named as an additional insured and a waiver of subrogation required. Subcontractors must meet equivalent insurance and certification requirements, and any use of subcontractors necessitates disclosure of their certifications and work percentages. Contractors must also adhere to the Sweatfree Code of Conduct, affirm compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, state domestic partner and gender identity protections, and confirm active registration with the California Secretary of State. The contract is contingent upon state budget appropriations, and funding failure can void the agreement without penalty. Invoices must be submitted to the Department