Engineering Plancheck Services

The City of Carlsbad’s Community Development Department, Land Development Engineering Division, is soliciting qualifications and proposals from engineering firms to provide plancheck services under RFP 26-08, with a submission deadline of June 20, 2026. The scope of work involves reviewing engineering plans for compliance with municipal codes and standards, though detailed requirements are outlined in the attached RFP documents. Firms must submit a comprehensive proposal including a statement of qualifications, business approach, and pricing, with evaluation weighted toward understanding of scope and management approach (35 points), price proposal (25 points), personnel qualifications (15 points), firm experience (10 points), references (10 points), and exceptions to the sample contract (5 points), totaling a 100-point system where award is based on the highest overall technical and cost trade-off, not lowest price. The contract calls for adherence to specific formatting rules, including a 20-page maximum main proposal and a 5-page cost proposal, both submitted as signed PDFs via electronic channels. Proposers must address intellectual property ownership, indemnification, debarment status, conflicts of interest, insurance requirements, and subcontractor diversity reporting, including HUB/MWBE certification if applicable. The contract includes provisions for one-year initial term with four optional renewals, compliance with federal and state regulations, confidentiality obligations for four years post-performance, and requirements to safeguard data under privacy laws. While no bid bond is required, contractors must ensure compliance with non-discrimination statutes, including 49 C.F.R. Part 26, and may be subject to audits or reviews related to fiscal accountability and performance benchmarks. All submissions must be directed to Shea Sainz at the provided email and phone, with no physical deliveries accepted.