Mlk Jr. Way Streetscape Project Construction Management Support Services (1008516)

The City of Oakland is seeking a consultant to provide Construction Management Support Services for the MLK Jr. Way Streetscape Project, aimed at enhancing pedestrian and bicycle safety in West Oakland through infrastructure improvements such as a raised two-way cycle track, curb ramps, bulb-outs, high-visibility crosswalks, pedestrian lighting, new street trees, fiber optic cable for public WiFi, upgraded traffic signals, and full-depth pavement reconstruction. The selected consultant will serve as an extension of City staff, deploying a licensed Resident Engineer to oversee inspection, materials testing, environmental monitoring, and overall project coordination across pre-construction, construction, and close-out phases. Work must comply with City of Oakland standards, Caltrans, AASHTO, ICC, ACI, AWS, and federal regulations, with all material testing adhering to Caltrans Test Methods and labor practices following the City’s Living Wage Ordinance and L/SLBE Program guidelines. Performance is focused on the project site in Oakland, with all deliverables requiring City approval and documentation for invoicing and audit readiness. Proposals are due by August 13, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the iSupplier portal, with hard copies accepted only via mail or hand delivery to the City Clerk. Evaluation will be based on a composite score of 100 points, weighted heavily toward overall approach and project management (35 points), team organization and teamwork (25 points), key personnel qualifications (20 points), firm experience (15 points), and client references (5 points). The award will follow a trade-off process, with technical merit accounting for 60% of the evaluation through interviews and proposals contributing 40%; cost is not evaluated as a standalone factor. Contractors must comply with stringent special requirements including prohibition of services to ICE, CBP, and HHS/ORR, adherence to Oakland’s Sanctuary City Ordinance, Equal Benefits Ordinance, Border Wall Prohibition, mandatory insurance coverage naming the City as additional insured, and a 50% participation threshold for Local and Small Local Business Enterprises. All subcontractors must flow down these requirements, and contractors must maintain compliance throughout the term. Payment processing is managed through the City’s iSupplier system, with monthly invoicing tied to deliverables, timesheets, and receipts; financial records must be kept in accordance with GAAP, and audit rights are reserved by the City. All offerors must submit completed schedules addressing debarment status, workforce demographics, L/SLBE participation, and project team structure, with