Cable Creek Basin (Upper) RFP

The San Bernardino County Flood Control District is soliciting engineering design services for the Cable Creek Basin Upper flood control detention basin to reduce peak flow rates from 10,830 cfs to 8,600 cfs. The project scope includes hydrology and hydraulics analysis, geotechnical services, utility coordination, and environmental compliance under CEQA and NEPA. The selected consultant will be responsible for delivering Plans, Specifications, and Engineering Estimates at 35, 65, 95, and 100 percent completion, along with a Final Drainage Report and monthly progress reports. The contract term extends up to five years, from August 2026 to August 2031, with performance located in San Bernardino, California. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the ePro system, although the fee proposal must be provided in a separate sealed envelope. The final response deadline is September 17, 2026. Award selection is based on a best value trade-off process, prioritizing technical merit over price. Evaluation criteria are weighted by qualifications and experience at 35 percent, technical review at 25 percent, scope of work at 25 percent, and references at 15 percent. The contract requires adherence to California prevailing wage determinations and mandates a rigorous quality assurance and quality control plan where all deliverables must be signed by a Quality Assurance Officer.