On-Call Professional Consulting Services for Parks Projects: Geotechnical Engineering Services

The Parks Department of California seeks to obtain on-call geotechnical engineering services to support its ongoing and future parks projects across the county. These services will include site investigations, slope stability assessments, foundation design, construction monitoring, and preparation of detailed geotechnical reports. The intent is to ensure that new construction, renovations, and replacements of park facilities comply with relevant codes and regulations, are environmentally sound, and maintain safety and resilience standards. Coordination with multiple stakeholders and adherence to budget and schedule constraints are critical components of the projects under this contract. The solicitation, identified by number 2026-RFP-00392 and posted on March 9, 2026, invites qualified firms to respond by March 24, 2026. The contract will be governed by the standard terms and conditions used by the County of San Mateo for agreements exceeding $200,000. These include clear stipulations regarding the scope of services, payment terms, contract duration, termination rights, ownership of materials produced, intellectual property rights, compliance requirements, and indemnification responsibilities. The contract administrator for this solicitation is Travis Dunn, reachable via email or phone in Redwood City, California, where the office responsible for administering this agreement is located. The contract ensures that the County can access specialized geotechnical expertise as needed to support the complex nature of parks infrastructure projects.