Owner’s Consultant, Construction Management And Inspection Services For Buccaneer Lift Station

The City of Oceanside Water Utilities Department is soliciting proposals for an Owner’s Consultant to provide owner's representation, construction management, and inspection services for the Buccaneer Lift Station project. The project involves overseeing the construction of a new lift station designed to convey wastewater from the La Salina service area to the San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility. The selected consultant will be responsible for design oversight based on a 70 percent complete design, managing bypass pumping and SCADA integration, and providing full-time inspection throughout the project duration. Key deliverables include the enforcement of comprehensive test plans for structural concrete, cathodic protection, and mechanical performance, as well as the provision of certified personnel for NACE level 3, CWI, ACI, and ICC inspections. Proposals are due by October 16, 2026, and will be evaluated by a selection committee using a weighted criteria system focusing on firm overview, technical competence, project approach, and key personnel. While a fee proposal is required, it will be used for negotiation and to ensure project understanding rather than as the primary basis for selection. The project is subject to California State prevailing wage laws and WIFIA federal funding requirements, including Build America, Buy America domestic procurement compliance and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal tracking. The anticipated notice to proceed is January 2027, and the consultant must adhere to the City's minimum insurance requirements and professional services agreement.