Right-Of-Way Acquisition Services For Yucca Trail Widening Project – Palomar Avenue To La Contenta Road

The Town of Yucca Valley is soliciting right-of-way acquisition services for the Yucca Trail Widening project, spanning from Palomar Avenue to La Contenta Road, as well as the Indio Avenue Realignment project. The selected consultant will be responsible for property and right-of-way research, appraisal and acquisition services, coordinating negotiations with property owners, and preparing necessary easement and acquisition documents. All work must adhere to 49 CFR 24, the Caltrans Right of Way Manual Chapter 8, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The contract is expected to last up to one year from the date of the agreement, with potential written extensions of up to 180 days. Proposals are due by December 3, 2026, with a planned award date of December 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria include the consultant's project approach, past performance, cost, office accessibility, client references, and a three-year work history of contract renewals. Qualified consultants must hold California real estate broker/salesperson and certified real estate appraiser licenses. The contract incorporates federal compliance standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements under 41 CFR 60-1.4(b), and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment for awards exceeding 100,000 dollars. Payment will be issued upon submission of valid invoices detailing personnel hours, hourly rates, and approved reimbursable expenses.