On-Call Capital Improvement Program Water & Sewer Engineering Services

The City of Pleasanton Public Works Department’s Utility Division is seeking qualified engineering consultants for an on-call capital improvement program focused on water and sewer infrastructure under Solicitation Number 20260730018. The contract is structured as an IDIQ-type agreement with a three-year base period through June 30, 2029, and up to two optional one-year extensions, contingent on budget availability. The total estimated value of the base period is $6.3 million, to be allocated among up to three selected consultants who will provide design, planning, and engineering services for a range of capital projects listed in Attachment 2, including water distribution system improvements, groundwater supply initiatives, SCADA system upgrades, seismic retrofits, and environmental compliance efforts. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF not exceeding 25 pages or 20 MB in size, with all required documentation—including an introductory letter, executive summary, consultant qualifications, team composition, and completed certifications—sent via email to the City Clerk’s office by August 19, 2026. Evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off model prioritizing technical merit over price, with weighted criteria covering qualifications, organizational approach, scope understanding, references, staff availability, financial stability, local presence, and mandatory pass/fail requirements such as conflict of interest disclosures and completeness of submission. Offerors must demonstrate experience with Caltrans standards, CEQA/NEPA compliance, California labor laws including prevailing wage requirements, and financial systems compliant with 48 CFR Part 31 and 2 CFR Part 200. Additional mandatory requirements include submission of a completed Levine Act disclosure statement, full disclosure of financial ties to City projects or construction firms, valid city business licensing, insurance coverage with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits, and acceptance of the City’s Professional Services Agreement without modifications. All services must be performed within Pleasanton, CA, and invoices are payable within 30 days of receipt. No federal contracting clauses apply; all terms are governed by locally developed provisions.