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ATTACHMENT 1

PROPOSER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REFERENCE FORM

Request for Qualifications As-Needed Civil Engineering Services 2026 Proposer Minimum Qualifications Reference Form Instructions: Proposers must identify where each Minimum Qualification (MQ) requirement is addressed in their proposal. Do not include narrative descriptions in this form. Instead, reference the specific section(s) and page number(s) of the proposal where the MQ is demonstrated.

Proposers shall complete all YELLOW cells for EACH LINE in its entirety. Texts in red are examples only.

Prime Contractor or Joint Venture (JV) Partner Qualifications The Prime Proposer must demonstrate the expertise and experience necessary to perform the scope of work described in this RFQ. At a minimum, the Prime Consultant, or if the Proposer is a joint venture, the Lead JV Partner, or their Key Staff, must possess the following qualifications.

Note: Key Staff shall mean, an owner, partner or principal responsible for making significant administrative and business decisions on behalf of the firm.

MQ 1: The Prime Consultant, or Lead JV Partner, must have a minimum of ten (10) years of business experience in performing professional Civil Engineering Services.

Example response:

Written Proposal (Section 3, pp. 3–6);

Resumes (Appendix A, pp. 10–12);

Past Project References (Appendix B, pp. 13–15);

Certificates / Licenses (Appendix C, pp. 1–5)

MQ 2: The Prime Consultant, or Lead JV Partner, or its Key Staff must demonstrate experience on at least three (3) relevant Civil Engineering projects completed within the last ten (10) years.

Two (2) projects shall involve ADA-compliant grading design. The third project must demonstrate experience providing survey direction and topographic features necessary to support the ADA-compliant design and layout.

If relying on Key Staff experience, the individual must have served in a lead role, such as Project Manager or Lead Engineer on each qualifying project.

Projects used to fulfill the Prime Consultant’s Minimum Qualifications may be repeated in the Past Projects section if relevant.

Non-Lead JV Partner Qualifications (if applicable) If proposing as a joint venture, the Non-Leading JV Partner must demonstrate through the firm’s own qualifications, substantial financial capability, reliability, corporate strength and depth as well as significant knowledge, and breadth of experience in providing professional civil engineering related services necessary to successfully perform its role and responsibilities.

Written Proposal (Section 3, pp. 3–6);

Resumes (Appendix A, pp. 10–12);

Past Project References (Appendix B, pp. 13–15);

MQ 4: The Non-Lead JV Partner or its key staff must demonstrate experience on at least (1) relevant Civil Engineering project completed within the last 5 years.

Project Team Qualifications The proposed Project Team must meet the following minimum qualifications. The requirements below apply to the proposed personnel regardless of whether they are employed by the Prime Consultant, a JV Partner, or a subconsultant. Proposed subconsultants must possess the qualifications and relevant experience necessary to perform their assigned services.

Lead Personnel MQ Requirements

MQ 5: Each proposed Project Manager, Lead Engineer, or Designer must have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in their field of expertise.

Example response:

Written Proposal (Section 3, pp. 3–6);

Resumes (Appendix A, pp. 10–12);

Past Project References (Appendix B, pp. 13–15);

MQ 6: The Lead Engineer in responsible charge of the civil engineering design must possess, at a minimum, a baccalaureate degree engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or institution. Include a copy of the degree in the Proposal appendix.

MQ 7: The Lead Engineer in responsible charge of the project must possess current and valid registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California. Include a copy of the license in the Proposal appendix.

MQ 8: The Lead Engineer in responsible charge of the civil engineering design must have experience on at least two (2) relevant and verifiable projects involving pedestrian-accessible design in accordance with current City curb ramp standards (Accessible Street Crossing Standard), Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), and/or California Building Code (CBC) requirements.

MQ 9: Each proposed Lead Engineer and Designer must be proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D. Include for each individual, a Civil 3D training certificate from an Autodesk Authorized Training Center that is no more than three (3) years old as of the Proposal due date in the Proposal Appendix.

Lead Land Surveyor MQ Requirements

MQ 10: The Lead Land Surveyor must have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional land surveying experience.

MQ 11: The Lead Land Surveyor must hold current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the State of California. Include a copy of the registration in the Proposal appendix.

MQ 12: The Lead Land Surveyor must have experience performing land surveying on at least one (1) verifiable project involving pedestrian accessible design, public right-of-way, or corridor work.

Subconsultant MQ Requirements

MQ 13: Have a minimum of five (5) years in business in one or more technical fields required under the scope of services for which the Subconsultant is being proposed;

OR

MQ 13: Have a minimum of one (1) year in business providing services in the relevant technical field and have a principal, partner, or principal officer of the firm with at least five (5) years’ experience in that technical field.

Proposer Certification:

I hereby certify that the references provided above accurately identify where in this Proposal each Minimum Qualification is addressed.

Signature:

Date:

Print Name:

Position:

Department Reviewer Certification:

Proposals must demonstrate that the Proposer meets all Minimum Qualifications (MQs) set forth above. Proposals that do not meet the MQs may be deemed non-responsive or non-responsible and will not be eligible for further consideration.

I certify that I reviewed the Proposal and Proposer:

☐ Meets all Minimum Qualifications ☐ Does Not Meet all the Minimum Qualifications. If checked, identify the MQ(s) not met: Click or tap here to enter text.

Signature: Date:

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