Benefit Assessment Rate Analysis And Engineering Report Services

The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality is seeking a qualified firm to provide benefit assessment rate analysis and engineering report services for its Vector Control Program. The selected contractor will be responsible for the annual administration of the Mosquito Abatement and Vector Control Service Charge and the Mosquito, Vector and Disease Control Benefit Assessment. Key duties include determining special versus general benefits in compliance with Proposition 218, updating parcel databases, calculating assessment amounts, and preparing a final assessment roll for the County Tax Collector. A critical deliverable is a detailed Engineer's Report certified by a California registered professional engineer, adhering to the California Government, Streets and Highways, and Health and Safety Codes. Additionally, the firm must manage public inquiries via a toll-free line and support presentations to the Board of Supervisors. The contract is structured with an initial one-year base period running from January 1, 2027, to January 31, 2027, with four subsequent one-year options extending through January 2031. Award selection is based on best value, evaluating technical merit, experience, capacity, price, and history of compliance, with encouraged considerations for sustainability and cultural competency. The contractor must meet stringent insurance requirements, including specific ISO form endorsements and a five-year extended reporting period for claims-made policies. All proposals must be submitted electronically via BuyNet by July 29, 2026, and must include mandatory certifications regarding small-local business status and nondisclosure agreements.