Professional Design Services Scenic Road Protection Structure Project

The County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks is soliciting professional design services for the Scenic Road Protection Structure project in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The project involves advancing a 30 percent design to 100 percent Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) for a 1,040-foot structure designed to protect a bluff from erosion. The scope includes performing surveys, geotechnical investigations, and hydraulic analysis, as well as providing environmental and permitting support. The design consists of concrete piles supporting a shotcrete wall, stabilized soil, and an articulating concrete block mat with rock revetment. The project utilizes state and federal funding from FEMA and FHWA, requiring strict compliance with Caltrans LAPM/LAPG, CEQA, and NEPA standards. The contract is structured as a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee agreement, with an estimated total value between 8.87 million and 8.96 million dollars. The performance period spans from consultant selection in July 2026 through construction completion in November 2029, with a base term of three years and an option for two one-year extensions. Award is based on a best-value trade-off evaluation, prioritizing qualifications, experience, organizational approach, and the proposed schedule over cost. Proposals must be submitted physically by August 26, 2026, and must include a separate sealed fee schedule. Key deliverables include a Design Basis Memorandum, survey data, and stamped CAD/PDF drawings.