Request for Qualifications for Consulting (various) On-Call Services

The County of Santa Cruz, through its General Services Department Capital Projects Section, is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide professional on-call services across 26 disciplines, including architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting. This solicitation, identified as 2021-GEN-078, aims to establish a list of pre-qualified consultants to support the development and maintenance of County buildings and infrastructure when internal staff capacity or expertise is insufficient. Selected firms will be placed on an on-call list for a three-year term, with a possible one-year extension, and will be awarded individual contracts on an as-needed basis. Statements of Qualifications must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Submissions are limited to 20 pages in PDF format and are evaluated based on a point system covering firm qualifications, experience, quality assurance programs, local presence, and the ability to adhere to budgets and schedules. The selection process may also include interviews. Once selected for a specific project, consultants must sign a standard Independent Contractor Agreement, provide evidence of insurance, and comply with California prevailing wage requirements and local living wage codes. Compensation is negotiated on a per-project basis using the consultant's provided fee schedule, and any total compensation exceeding 200,000 dollars requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.