On-Call Professional Structural Engineering Services

San Bernardino County Department of Public Works – Special Districts is soliciting proposals for on-call professional structural engineering services under contract number SDD-039 / SPD126-SPDAD-6434, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026. The contract, set for a five-year term through June 30, 2031, provides for emergency, maintenance, and capital improvement projects across the county, primarily involving sewer and storm drain pump stations, retaining walls, minor concrete and bridge repairs, and various public facilities. Services include seismic inspections, structural evaluations, independent peer reviews, design development, construction support, and preparation of as-built drawings, all governed by local building codes, California Labor Code prevailing wage requirements, and DIR registration mandates. The maximum contract value is capped at $100,000 for the entire term, serving as a ceiling for all task orders, with no breakdown of line-item pricing provided. Proposals must include comprehensive documentation through attachments covering certifications, licenses, insurance affidavits, conflict of interest disclosures, project team qualifications, and a separately submitted cost/fee proposal. Evaluation is based on a trade-off approach, with 40% weight given to qualifications and experience, 40% to technical merit, and 20% to references, with cost factored only after technical ranking is established. The contractor must maintain primary, non-contributory environmental liability insurance of $5 million per occurrence and cyber liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, with five-year tail coverage, and all policies must be issued by California-authorized carriers with an AM Best rating of A-VII or better. Additional requirements include subcontractor pre-approval, background checks for personnel, compliance with green purchasing laws, adherence to California’s Public Records Act provisions, and full disclosure of any former county officials employed. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the County’s ePro portal or as a hard copy to the designated address, with Attachment E submitted separately in a sealed envelope or as a distinct upload. All submissions must be formatted to strict standards: 8.5 × 11 inch paper, 11-point minimum font, single-spaced, with consecutively numbered pages and a signed certification statement affirming offer validity and truthfulness. The County retains oversight through a designated representative, with payments processed via electronic funds transfer within 60 working days of invoice receipt, and all financial records must comply with GAAP and OMB Circulars.