Condition And Seismic Assessment Of The La Cañada East And La Crescenta East And West Reservoirs

The Foothill Municipal Water District is soliciting professional engineering services to conduct a comprehensive condition and seismic assessment of three 1954-vintage, partially buried, circular welded steel reservoirs located in La Cañada Flintridge, California: La Cañada East, La Crescenta East, and La Crescenta West. The work includes visual inspections, nondestructive testing, geotechnical subsurface borings, foundation evaluations, corrosion and coating assessments, and advanced seismic and structural modeling to analyze tank–liquid interaction, wall stresses, roof demands, and foundation stability under static and seismic loads. Deliverables include a draft and final assessment report identifying structural deficiencies, estimating remaining service life, and providing prioritized recommendations for repair, retrofit, or replacement to support operational decisions and potential grant applications. The proposal must demonstrate a clear scope of work, proven experience with water infrastructure projects (minimum five years), a detailed project schedule, qualified team resumes, and a comprehensive fee schedule with hourly rates and cost breakdowns, though no specific contract value is confirmed due to missing exhibit data. The solicitation, with number 20260730013 and a submission deadline of August 26, 2026, is evaluated holistically without assigned weights or numerical scoring, favoring a trade-off approach where technical merit may justify higher cost. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Natalie Ouwerloot, P.E., Assistant General Manager and District Engineer, with all required components included in a single digital file. The selected consultant must adhere to strict insurance requirements—including $2 million professional liability and commercial general liability coverage, automobile liability, workers’ compensation as mandated by California law, and a five-year post-project professional liability tail—all policies must name the District as an additional insured and provide 30-day notice of cancellation. Key personnel must be pre-approved, substitution requires written consent, and subcontracting is prohibited without agency approval. Labor compliance is mandatory if the work is deemed public works, requiring DIR registration, prevailing wage payment, and certified payroll submission, with penalties up to $200 per worker per day for violations. All project data, reports, and materials are the exclusive property of the District, and the consultant must maintain strict confidentiality. The contract may be terminated for cause for noncompliance with insurance, labor, or personnel requirements, or for convenience with 30 days’ written notice, with payment limited to services rendered if terminated by the District. No electronic invoicing system is specified; monthly