Boating Access And Facilities Needs Assessment And Conceptual Plan

The Port San Luis Harbor District is soliciting proposals from multidisciplinary consulting teams to conduct a Boating Access and Facilities Needs Assessment and Conceptual Plan. The primary objective is to evaluate current and future boating demand, assess the adequacy of existing facilities, and identify underserved market segments to enhance harbor utilization, safety, and service. The selected consultant will be responsible for performing a market and demand analysis, conducting a facility gap analysis, and evaluating the physical feasibility of improvements based on metocean conditions such as wave climate, tides, and bathymetry. Key deliverables include a comprehensive report featuring conceptual facility alternatives, planning-level cost estimates, and a proposed implementation and funding strategy. The project is expected to be completed within a six to nine-month timeframe. The District anticipates a project budget ranging from $100,000 to $150,000. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format by 5:00 PM PT on October 9, 2026, and should not exceed 15 to 20 pages, excluding resumes and appendices. Evaluation of proposals will consider qualifications, technical approach, cost, references, and potential interviews, with the qualifications of key personnel accounting for 20% of the evaluation score. Proposers are required to provide a detailed not-to-exceed fee breakdown, including labor hours, hourly rates, and subconsultant costs. The contract will be a professional services agreement governed by the laws of the State of California, with the selected firm required to maintain insurance as specified in the solicitation attachments.