As-Needed Specialized/Professional Services

The City of La Mesa is seeking to establish Master Agreements with highly qualified firms to provide as-needed specialized and professional services across multiple disciplines. The scope of work includes environmental consulting, historic preservation, community engagement, long-range planning, housing consulting, architectural services, and cannabis monitoring and compliance. Selected firms will operate on an on-call or task-order basis, with the City intending to select up to five firms per discipline. The initial agreement is for a three-year term, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions for a total potential duration of five years. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2026. Evaluation will be based on a weighted criteria of 25% for the approach to the scope of work, 25% for qualifications, 25% for interviews, and 25% for references. Required submission documents include an information statement, a statement of qualifications signed by an authorized official, an approach to the scope of work, project manager identification, and at least three professional references. Contract administration involves the use of purchase orders for all services, with payments processed within 30 calendar days of receiving a duplicate invoice. Successful bidders must provide required insurance certificates and bonds within ten days of the award. The City reserves the right to request additional discussions or refined submittals before final selection and may require performance bonds to guarantee warranty obligations.