On-Call Bridge Design Services For Various Bridge Projects Located In The County Of Monterey, California

The County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks is soliciting qualifications for on-call bridge design services under RFQ #10991. This IDIQ-structured agreement, with a term of up to five years, seeks up to five firms to provide comprehensive civil engineering and environmental services. The scope includes project management, geotechnical investigations, CEQA/NEPA environmental studies, permitting, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, final design, and construction support. Awarded firms must demonstrate extensive experience with Federal Highway Administration programs and Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures (LAPM/LAPG), and at least one team member must be a licensed Structural Engineer in California. Evaluation is based on a 100-point quantitative scale, prioritizing project experience and references (30 points) and project management approach (25 points), followed by team qualifications (20 points) and Caltrans Local Assistance experience (15 points). Local business status and environmentally friendly practices each contribute 5 points. Awards are made on a trade-off basis rather than cost alone. To be responsive, firms must submit four physical copies and one USB electronic version by August 19, 2026, including a separately sealed rate schedule. A key requirement is the 50 percent self-performance rule, mandating that contractors perform at least half of the work using their own staff.