On-Call Construction Manager and Owner’s Representative Services for Pure Water Conveyance Pipelines

The Las Virgenes-Triunfo Joint Powers Authority is soliciting proposals for on-call Construction Manager and Owner’s Representative services to support the Pure Water Project conveyance pipelines. The project involves the installation of approximately 18.6 miles of pipelines ranging from 6 to 24 inches, featuring complex alignments that include Caltrans right-of-way crossings and horizontal directional drilling across multiple cities in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The selected firm will provide administrative oversight and performance monitoring of the Design-Builder, focusing on quality control, budget and schedule tracking, RFI and change order management, and project closeout. This is a four-year on-call contract with a maximum value of $1,000,000, performed primarily in Calabas own, California. Award decisions will be based on a trade-off process to determine the best overall value, with evaluation weights distributed across qualifications and references (30%), understanding of the scope (30%), local experience (20%), and the schedule of rates (20%). Proposals are limited to 20 pages and must be submitted electronically via the procurement portal by the specified deadline. The contract requires the consultant to act as an independent contractor, maintaining specific insurance limits of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 and adhering to Net 30 payment terms. Key personnel requirements are stringent, requiring prior written approval for any substitutions to avoid potential termination for cause.