On-Call Technical and Environmental Services for Solid Waste Facilities and Planning

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works is soliciting proposals for on-call technical and environmental consulting services to support its solid waste facilities and planning programs under solicitation number 20260717019, with a response deadline of September 16, 2026. The contract, identified by bid number BRC0000659, aims to secure a qualified consultant to deliver a broad range of services including planning and development of organic and solid waste infrastructure, compliance monitoring of unincorporated area facilities under Conditional Use Permits, updating the Countywide Mass Debris Management Plan and Private Property Debris Removal Program, and providing expert scientific and technical advice on the operation, maintenance, corrective actions, closure, and post-closure of solid waste facilities. All work is governed by Exhibit A, the Statement of Work, and must align with state regulations such as SB 1383, FEMA standards, and County administrative requirements. Performance is expected to occur at various County sites as directed, with no fixed delivery address specified, and services may be assigned on an as-needed basis over the contract term. The contract has an estimated value of $5 million to $6.25 million, with a base term of three years and options for two additional two-year extensions, potentially extending to a seven-year period. Offerors must submit a single business proposal via the BidExpress portal or a sealed USB flash drive to the County’s Cashier’s Office in Alhambra, formatted in searchable PDF with both full and redacted versions. Evaluation is based on a trade-off methodology, not lowest price technically acceptable, with 60 points awarded for proposer background and experience, 25 for the proposed approach and work plan, 10 for availability to perform work, and 5 for reference survey responses. Mandatory requirements include providing resumes and organizational charts for key personnel, all of whom must hold a valid California Professional Engineer license with at least five years of direct experience. Contractors must carry specified insurance coverages, including $2 million general liability and $1 million automobile liability, with the County named as an additional insured. Background checks, including fingerprinting through the California Department of Justice, are required for all staff, and subcontractors are subject to the same obligations. The contract prohibits organizational conflicts of interest, political contributions exceeding $500 to County officers, and lobbying without disclosure of SF-LLL forms. Compliance with labor laws, the California Public Records Act, and the Federal Earned