Green Infrastructure Plan Professional Services

The City of San Mateo issued solicitation number 524 for professional services to develop a Green Infrastructure Plan. The primary objective of this project is to transition from traditional gray infrastructure to sustainable green infrastructure to comply with the San Francisco Bay Region MRP Order No. R2-2015-0049, specifically focusing on the reduction of mercury and PCBs in stormwater runoff. The scope of work includes creating model Green Infrastructure Guidelines and Standards for San Mateo County, developing a city-specific workplan for priority projects, and establishing GIS-based modeling and prioritization processes for retrofitting impervious surfaces through 2040. Key deliverables include technical memoranda, revised specifications, and a web-based platform for disseminating standards. The contract is structured on a time-and-materials basis with a not-to-exceed fee cap. The City evaluates proposals based on the consultant's financial resources and ability to perform the work, treating cost as an important but not overriding factor. Awarded consultants must provide a Project Director and Project Coordinator and maintain significant insurance coverages, including two million dollars in Commercial General Liability and one million dollars in Professional Malpractice insurance. All work products developed under the agreement remain the exclusive property of the City. Project administration is managed by the Stormwater Program Coordinator, and performance is measured by the completion of milestones and the formal adoption of the resulting guidelines.