On-Call Professional Structural Engineering Services

The contract is for on-call professional structural engineering services under an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity arrangement with a five-year term from September 2026 through June 30, 2031, with a maximum ceiling value of $100,000 across all task orders. Work will be performed across multiple public facilities and park districts within San Bernardino County, including Big Bear Valley and Bloomington, requiring contractors to account for travel, lodging, and per diem costs in their proposals. Services include seismic inspections, structural evaluations, design reviews, construction monitoring, as-built documentation, and compliance with prevailing wage laws under California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., along with adherence to County specifications and DIR regulations. Proposals must be submitted by August 13, 2026, via the County’s ePro system or as a hard copy to the specified address, with email and fax submissions prohibited. All submissions must follow strict formatting rules: single-spaced, 11-point font, 8.5x11-inch pages with 3/4-inch margins, consecutively numbered, and organized into specified attachments including certification statements, licenses, insurance affidavits, conflict of interest disclosures, and a separately submitted cost/fee proposal. Award will be based on a trade-off process where technical merit dominates, with qualifications and experience weighted at 40%, technical review at 40%, and references at 20%. Cost proposals will only be opened after technical evaluations are complete and will not influence the ranking, allowing for trade-offs between quality and price. Specific technical evaluation criteria include understanding of County needs, quality control, risk management, and value-added solutions, with no predefined adjectival ratings. Contractors must comply with stringent contractual obligations including indemnification and insurance requirements—$1 million cyber liability and $5 million environmental liability coverage with the County named as additional insured and waiver of subrogation. They must also disclose any criminal or civil proceedings involving principals within the past ten years, employment of former County officials within five years, and maintain continuous SAM.gov status without debarment or suspension. Subcontractor engagement requires prior written approval, and the County retains direct contracting rights upon termination. The contract prohibits assignment without consent, imposes strict conflict of interest rules barring financial interests or improper benefits to County personnel, and allows termination for convenience or cause. All work must adhere to GAAP accounting standards, and records are subject to audit for three years post-payment. Payment is made via