On-Call Transportation/Traffic Engineering Services for Capital Improvement and Land Development Projects

The City of Morgan Hill is seeking qualified firms to provide on-call Transportation/Traffic Engineering Services for Capital Improvement and Land Development Projects under a two-year initial contract term covering Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28, with the possibility of extension. This solicitation, identified as ENGD-RFQ-2026-001, is structured as an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement, meaning no guaranteed work volume exists, and task orders will be issued as needed to pre-screened firms. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Public Purchase website by 4:00 p.m. on May 20, 2026, and must include a comprehensive submission organized into six tabs covering firm information, team qualifications, approach to services, and mandatory certifications. A separate sealed PDF containing the firm’s billing structure must also be provided. Evaluation will be conducted using a trade-off process, with qualifications and experience weighted at 60%, understanding of services and approach at 30%, and overall proposal quality at 10%. Key personnel, including the project manager and subconsultants, must be fully disclosed and approved, and all proposed staff must hold applicable professional licenses. Firms must agree to the Consultant Services Agreement and certify compliance with the City’s Wage Theft Prevention Policy, and any exceptions to the agreement must be explicitly stated. Performance is governed by professional standards, compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and adherence to City policies including traffic impact study guidelines and GIS data use restrictions. Contractors are required to maintain records for three years after final payment, carry commercial general liability and workers’ compensation insurance with specific limits and a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-:VII, and name the City as additional insured and certificate holder. Insurance must be primary and non-contributing, and contractors must indemnify the City against all claims arising from their work. Immediate notification of any data breaches involving PII, PHI, or PCI information is mandatory within 48 hours, with full cooperation and cost reimbursement expected. The City reserves rights to audit records, withhold payment, and terminate the contract. No federal acquisition regulation clauses are incorporated, and socioeconomic certifications, UEI or CAGE codes are not required. All submissions become public record under the California Public Records Act.