RFQ A&E P2691002, Land Surveying Services

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting land surveying services under RFQ A&E P2691002 to support the management of over 749 state-owned properties and easements, with a focus on boundary surveys, legal descriptions, mapping, and enforcement of land use regulations, particularly in support of the Office of Cannabis Grants Program. The contract will span four years, with a performance period from July 15, 2026, through July 14, 2030, and has a maximum funding cap of $5,000,000.00, serving as a cost-reimbursement vehicle with unit rates varying by county—from $129 to $191 per survey—without guaranteed minimum volumes. Proposals must be submitted as a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) via email, mail, or hand delivery by July 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, and must include specific certifications, organizational charts, resumes, insurance documentation, and attachments such as the California Civil Rights Laws Statement, Iran Contracting Act Certification, and a sealed rate schedule. The SOQ must be formatted in Arial 12-point font, submitted as a single PDF, and clearly labeled with the solicitation number. Evaluation will be conducted on a best-value trade-off basis, not lowest price technically acceptable, with an initial technical scoring phase where offerors must achieve a minimum of 70 out of 85 points to advance. Key scoring criteria include demonstrated experience with the Public Land Survey System, proficiency in ESRI GIS and Autodesk Civil3D, a network of state-wide offices to minimize travel, and high-quality documentation of complex boundary cases. Pass/fail criteria include possession of licensed land surveyors, a documented Quality Assurance/Quality Control process, and the ability to coordinate large-scale statewide projects. Final awards will consider reference checks converting adjectival ratings into points, with up to nine points potentially deducted for non-responsive references. Contractors must comply with California-specific contract exhibits including Exhibit D, which prohibits modifications without written approval, and must maintain insurance including $5 million commercial general liability, professional liability, and pollution liability, with California named as an additional insured. Prohibited equipment includes hardware from Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua, and all software used must comply with U.S. copyright law. Surveys must adhere to CDFW Guidelines and deliverables, including