RFQ No. 10217208

Division of Engineering Architectural and Engineering Contract Program 715 P Street 4th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. RFQ No. 10217208 Civil Engineering Services for Division of Engineering

TO ALL PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS

March 24, 2026

The Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Engineering, Civil Engineering Branch invites qualified firms to submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ). The services to be provided will be civil engineering services.

The specific work and deliverables are identified in Exhibit A, Description of Services, and will support the Division of Engineering’s Civil Engineering Branch.

This package contains Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 10217208. In submitting your SOQ, you will comply with the instructions found herein. The SOQ must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the address indicated in Section XI, Submission of SOQs of the enclosed RFQ.

The services to be provided may require that work be done independently or partnered with other DWR employees but always at the direction of the DWR.

The estimated length term for this agreement is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 (three years) with the option of up to two one-year amendments (see Exhibit E, No. 17 - Multiple Years Option(s)).

DWR reserves the right to cancel or modify this RFQ up to the date and time the SOQ is due and to waive immaterial deviations with any of the SOQs. Additionally, DWR is not responsible for any preparation costs incurred by firms submitting an SOQ.

A copy of the State of California’s (State) General Terms and Conditions, Special Terms and Conditions for Department of Water Resources (Architectural and Engineering), and Additional Provisions (Exhibits C, D and E) are provided in this RFQ. These terms and conditions are NON-NEGOTIABLE. Any questions regarding these, or any other, terms and conditions MUST be addressed in writing during the question-and-answer period.

The Contractor Certification Clauses (available at:

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List- Folder/Standard-Contract-Language#@ViewBag.JumpTo), contain terms and conditions that may apply to person(s) doing business with the State, and that may apply to your agreement. If awarded the contract, you must sign and return Page One of the CCC 04/2017 prior to award.

The Certification must be renewed every three years and will be updated when the State makes revisions to the clauses.

Please see instructions in Section V of the enclosed RFQ on how to submit questions regarding services to be performed or submission requirements.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA – CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

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ATTENTION: SIGNIFICANT UPDATES TO THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

PROCESS ARE IDENTIFIED ON THIS COVER LETTER AND DESCRIBED FURTHER IN

THE ATTACHED RFQ. THIS RFQ CONTAINS REVISED LANGUAGE AND A NEW FORMAT.

PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY.

DUE TO NEW NEGOTIATION REQUIREMENTS, PARTICIPATION IN THIS SOLICITATION

REQUIRES MANDATORY ATTENDANCE OF THE PRE-SOQ CONFERENCE.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:

1. A mandatory virtual pre-SOQ Conference specific to the new negotiations process will be held as stated in Section V - Mandatory Pre-SOQ Conference. Also, in RFQ Section V, directions are given for the Question and Answer period for non-negotiation related RFQ questions.

2. Section IX - Negotiations is a new section, which describes the updated negotiations process for DWR for Architectural & Engineering (A&E) contracts.

a. Negotiations will be based on a Firm’s (including subcontractor(s)) true and actual cost.

b. Negotiations will now require submission of company policies on how they compensate their employees.

3. Section XV – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure, which describes the new GenAI disclosure requirements when submitting a Statement of Qualifications.

4. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure (DWR 9834) – this is a new form required to be filled out and provided when submitting a Statement of Qualifications.

5. Exhibit D, No. 16 – Generative AI Disclosure Obligations (GenAI disclosure requirements). This is a new clause that identifies contractual requirements involving GEN AI use and reporting of such use.

6. Exhibit E, No. 8 - Substitutions of Personnel, contains revisions.

7. The following Exhibit E clauses are now published as part of the RFQ and are no longer negotiable items:

a. Exhibit E, No. 2 - Reimbursement Clause. The process of how to request short term excess lodging is now incorporated into this clause. *NOTE: Effective October 1, 2024, the State has adopted the federal standard and non-standard reimbursement lodging rates, as well as rates for Meals and Incidental Expenses.

Please click on the link within the Reimbursement Clause to view the new Federal reimbursement rates.

b. Exhibit, E, No. 14 - Profit (identifies published profit that will be calculated into fully loaded hourly rates).

c. Exhibit E, No. 15 - Escalation (identifies how escalation will be addressed).

d. Exhibit E, No. 16 - Mark-up (for subcontractor and other direct costs).

e. Exhibit E, No. 17 - Multiple year option(s) (identifies options to amend for additional years).

8. Exhibit E, No. 18 - Other Contracts with Similar Services.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Request for Qualifications Section I - Authority Section II – Definitions for Purposes of this Solicitation Section III – Background Section IV - Purpose Section V - Questions and Answers/Mandatory Pre-SOQ Conference Section VI - Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Requirements Section VII - Selection Criteria Section VIII - Evaluation Process Section IX – Negotiation Process Section X - SOQ Conditions Section XI - Submission of SOQs Section XII - Time Schedule Section XIII - Contract Obligations Section XIV - Small Business, Microbusiness, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise .. 16 Section XV - Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure

2. Payee Data Record (Std. 204)

3. SOQ Checklist

4. Potential Qualified Firms Certification Sheet

5. Explanation of Items on Potential Qualified Firms Certification Sheet

6. References

7. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure (DWR 9834)

8. Sample Standard Agreement (Std. 213)

9. Exhibit A Scope of Work Attachment 1 – Sample Task Order Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order Budget Cost Detail

10. Exhibit B Budget Detail and Payment Provisions Attachment 1 – Rate Sheet Attachment 2 – Additional Payment Provisions

11. Exhibit C General Terms and Conditions

12. Exhibit D Special Terms and Conditions – Department of Water Resources Attachment 1 – Recycled Content Certification

13. Exhibit E Additional Provisions Attachment 1 – Standard Contract Provisions Regarding Political Reform Act Compliance Attachment 2 – Protection of Confidential and Sensitive Information Attachment 3 – Non-Disclosure Certificate

14. Exhibit FEMA Certificate Regarding Lobbying

I. Authority

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is authorized to contract with qualified firms, as described in Government Code Section 4525(a), for the services listed in Government Code Section 4525(d), 4525(e), and 4525(f).

A. California Public Contract Code § 6106 B. Regulations adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 4526:

C. California Code of Regulations Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 1.7, Sections 380 through 391

II. Definitions For Purposes of this Solicitation

A. “DWR” means the Department of Water Resources.

B. The term “architectural and engineering (hereafter “A&E”) services” shall include all architectural, landscape architectural, environmental, engineering, land surveying, and construction project management services, as well as incidental services that members of these professions and those in their employ may logically or justifiably perform, including permitting and environmental studies, rights-of-way services, design phase services, construction phase services, public outreach and meeting facilitation related to the foregoing. “A&E services” shall not include legal services rendered to the Department, provided that nothing in these regulations shall prevent an A&E contractor from consulting legal counsel and including the fees as part of its reasonable overhead. (23 CCR § 381)

C. “Firm” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, environmental services, land surveying, or construction project management. (23 CCR § 381)

D. “Submitter” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity that submits an SOQ to DWR in response to a Request for Qualifications.

E. “Bidder/Offeror” means Submitter.

F. For information regarding “subcontractors” or “subcontracting”, please reference Exhibit D, No. 5 – Potential Subcontractors and Exhibit D, No. 6 – Subcontractors.

G. Key Personnel are individual(s) who are expected to perform key roles to meet contract requirements, including subcontractors. The Key Personnel composition shall be representative of the categories identified in Section VII, Selection Criteria. Key Personnel are expected to be utilized throughout the life of the contract(s) that result(s) from the RFQ. The Firm is required to identify the key personnel in their organization chart (see Section VI, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=4525.

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Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Requirements) with a symbol (i.e. such as a star or picture of a key).

H. Agreement also means Contract.

I. “RFQ” is an acronym for Request for Qualifications, the solicitation document used to request a Statement of Qualifications of firms that perform A&E services (23 CCR § 381).

J. “SOQ” is an acronym for Statement of Qualifications, the response to an RFQ or annual announcement submitted by firms that perform A&E services (23

CCR § 381).

III. Background

The Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Engineering (DOE), Civil Engineering Branch (CEB) has unique expertise in engineering, and in constructing a wide variety of water resources projects. DOE serves a variety of clients that include, but are not limited to, the public, State Water Contractors, State and Federal agencies, and other DWR divisions. DOE analyzes, designs, and constructs dams and appurtenant structures, canals, tunnels, bridges, pipelines, pumping and power plants, buildings, non-building structures, flood protection facilities, fish enhancement projects, recreational facilities, and facilities to improve water quality.

IV. Purpose

DOE must ensure that civil engineering services are available to supplement DOE’s staff in times of excessive workload, and when work requires specialized knowledge beyond DWR’s proficiency.

Please see Exhibit A, Scope of Work, for a description of services.

V. Mandatory Pre-SOQ Conference:

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Negotiations. The negotiations process will be discussed in further detail during the pre- SOQ Submittal Conference.

In the event a prospective firm is unable to attend the mandatory negotiation question and answer meeting, an authorized representative may attend on the prospective firm’s behalf. The representative may sign-in for only one (1) firm.

Two Phase Question and Answer Period

General RFQ Questions and Answers

Questions must be submitted in writing via email by 5:00PM on April 1, 2026, to Kristine.Tualla@water.ca.gov .

Answers regarding general RFQ questions will be provided via information letter/addendum on April 9, 2026.

Mandatory Pre-SOQ Conference

There will be a mandatory, virtual, negotiation question and answer meeting held on April 7, 2026, at 9:00AM.

Negotiation follow-up questions must be submitted in writing via email by 5:00PM on April 7, 2026, to Kristine.Tualla@water.ca.gov.

No SOQ will be accepted unless Firm attends the mandatory Pre-SOQ Conference meeting.

At the Mandatory Pre-SOQ Conference all attendees will be required to identify their name, name of firm they represent, telephone number and email address.

Answers regarding Negotiations, Scope of Work and general RFQ questions will be provided via information letter/addendum on April 9, 2026.

Please note this mandatory pre-SOQ conference negotiation may not be recorded.

VI. Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Requirements

A. The SOQ should contain, at minimum, information for an objective evaluation of the Firm’s qualifications as it relates to Part VI, Selection Criteria. Please limit your SOQ to a maximum of 18 pages (9 sheets if double-sided) excluding resumes and engineering documents. Materials such as SOQ Checklist, Potential Qualified Firms

– Certification Sheet, References, Conflict of Interest Statement, Certification Regarding Lobbying (See Exhibit FEMA), Table of Contents, Cover Sheets, tabs and dividers do not count towards the 18 pages. SOQs must be tabbed and labeled consistent with the below sections and contain the following information:

1. Cover Letter (1 page maximum)

a. Introduction to your firm and brief explanation on why your firm is a good fit for this scope of work.

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2. Firm Overview (2 pages maximum): At a minimum, include the following:

a. Legal name and corresponding address of Firm, as written in the Potential

Qualified Firms - Certification Sheet (see page 22

b. Firm’s point of contact Name, Title, Name of Firm, Telephone Number and E-mail Address. Provide contact information for a representative of the firm that DWR can contact for additional information.

c. Brief overview of firm’s size, office locations, and company structure. If a firm has branch offices, indicate each individual branch that will have key staff on the team. The Firm must maintain at least one office in California.

d. Firm(s) name and addresses of subcontractor(s). Include brief overview of subcontractor’s size, office locations, and company structure.

3. Key Staff: The project team must have at least 5 key staff and no more than

10. Identify the key staff for prime contractor and subcontractor(s) that will be the principal team members working on the project (5 pages maximum).

Information shall include:

a. Designation of Principal in Charge (Contract Manager) on the project.

Highlight the qualifications of the Contract Manager for this project.

b. The key staff must include:

i. At minimum three licensed civil engineers in the state of California.

ii. Two or more key staff engineers must have at least 25 years of experience in civil engineering.

iii. One cost estimator with minimum of 10 years of experience on heavy civil projects.

c. Resumes for key staff that identify qualifications including education, training, and experience (3 pages maximum per person). Resumes are excluded from the page count and shall be provided in the appendix. The resumes must include the following:

i. Experience using engineering, drawing, or modeling software (such as Civil 3D, Open Roads, SAP2000, and similar) in design and analysis of new and existing steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and concrete structures defined in the Scope of Work.

ii. Design and analysis experience of civil infrastructure similar to those defined in the Scope of Work.

iii. Preparation of engineering design drawings and specifications.

iv. Professional communications including presentations, written reports, and engineering drawings to clients.

v. Use of engineering drawing software and modeling software including

MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD to develop engineering drawings and reports.

vi. Professional engineering code committee participation.

vii. License numbers of valid California Professional Civil Engineer licenses.

If additional professional engineering licenses are held outside of California, please specify the state and license numbers.

viii. List and describe related past projects.

d. Proposed key staff organization chart. Limited to folded 8-1/2” x 11”, not to exceed 11” x 17”.

e. Key staff responsiveness. Provide a description of staff’s ability to adapt to sudden changes in workload and meet high staffing demands.

4. Reference Projects Experience: Up to three reference projects, successfully completed in the last ten years, that were similar in construction to what was described in the Scope of Work. Information shall include the following (3 pages per project):

a. Description and location of project.

b. Description of firm’s involvement in the project that demonstrates the expertise defined in the Scope of Work.

c. Identify the relevant state, federal, or other public review agencies that were involved in each reference project.

d. Description of design and constructability challenges for each project and resolution of those challenges.

e. Identification of individuals and their roles involved in the reference projects who are also identified as key staff for this project.

f. Provide design and construction costs for the project.

g. Provide client reference information including phone number and email address.

h. Identify software used in drawing and specification development.

5. Engineering Documents: As defined in the Scope of Work from one of the reference projects above, contractor must submit the following:

a. Partial or complete engineering plan set (PDF Format only), 100 sheets maximum.

b. Partial or complete engineering calculation set for minor steel or concrete structures (PDF Format only), 50 pages maximum.

c. Partial or complete engineering technical specifications in CSI Format (PDF Format only), 200 pages maximum.

d. Sample engineering report (PDF Format only), 200 pages maximum.

e. Construction cost estimating and construction scheduling (PDF Format only).

f. This information must be provided in a separate flash drive and submitted as part of the SOQ. This information is excluded from the page counts.

6. Certification Sheets

a. Provide the Potential Qualifying Firms Certification Sheet (see page 22) signed by an individual who is authorized to bind the firm contractually. The signature must indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm.

The Certification Sheet must be returned in the SOQ package. An SOQ will be rejected if the certification sheet is unsigned or omitted.

b. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure (DWR 9834) – Provide this signed form to notify the State in writing if the Submitter’s solution or service includes, or makes available, any GenAI technology, including GenAI from third parties or subcontractors.

c. The Certificate Regarding Lobbying (see Exhibit FEMA, page 5 of 7) must be signed by the Contractor’s authorized official. The name and title of the Contractor’s authorized official signing the Certification must be identified.

The Certification must be returned in the SOQ package. An SOQ will be rejected if the certification is unsigned or omitted.

7. Conflict of Interest Statement

a. Firm will identify any of the conditions listed in and state their ability to meet the terms and conditions addressed in Exhibit D – Conflict of Interest, and Exhibit E, Political Reform Act.

VII. Selection Criteria

A. Each Firm’s SOQ for this proposed contract service will be evaluated and scored in accordance with the below selection criteria. These criteria will also be used during the interview process.

1. Professional qualifications and relevant experience of the project team, including key personnel, training, education and licenses, demonstrated competence, and experience of the Firm in relation to the work to be performed, including appropriate licenses. Each SOQ should clearly delineate and address the firm’s relevant experience and how that experience fulfills the requirements of the work, with respect to:

i. Current technical staff, including design and construction experience of current key staff and experience with DSOD and FERC (regulator) oversight and review, and experience preparing full, complete, and accurate designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for civil infrastructure facilities such as spillways, inlet/outlet works, levees, canals, retaining walls, pipelines, utilities, roads, drainage, erosion protection, and related appurtenances.

2. Nature and quality of applicable completed work, including DSOD and FERC

(regulator) oversight and review, with respect to current technical key staff, including demonstrated experience with stakeholder and regulatory review processes (county, Caltrans, United States Bureau of Reclamation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Division of Safety of Dams, California Department of Boating and Waterways, United States Coast Guard), and successful resolution of review comments.

3. Reliability of Firm and continuity of proposed Firm’s staff and subcontractors with Firm, including clear organization and defined roles and responsibilities of the project team, and firm’s staff technical redundancy and ability to meet staff demand without disruption.

4. Availability – the Firm’s workload and demonstrated ability to meet DWR’s potential needs, including ability to adequately service multiple projects concurrently, responsivity, and ability to meet schedules, and ability to perform site visits at any State-owned facility throughout California.

5. Location of Firm office(s) in relation to the work to be performed.

6. Specialized experience of the firm, including experience in engineering drawing and modeling software (such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000 and similar), and ability to prepare complete contract drawings, specifications, reports and calculation packages to adapt to differing field conditions, including contractor mistakes, and development of complete design and independent check calculations in accordance with applicable State and national codes and standards (including Caltrans, California Building Code, United States Army Corps of Engineers, United States Bureau of Reclamation, American Society of Civil Engineers, NAVFAC, American Water Works Association, and DWR standards), and preparation of construction specifications in conformance with DWR standards (Modified CSI 50-Division format and SpecLink).

7. Education and experience of key personnel to be assigned, including design and construction experience of current key staff.

8. Staff capability, including clear organization and defined roles and responsibilities of the project team, staff technical redundancy, and ability to meet staff demand without disruption.

9. Workload, including contractor and key staff workload and demonstrated ability to meet DWR’s potential needs, including ability to adequately service multiple projects concurrently and responsiveness.

10. Ability to meet schedules, including ability to prepare accurate and realistic construction cost estimating and scheduling.

11. References

VIII. Evaluation Process

A. After the SOQ submittal date and time, each SOQ will be checked for the presence or absence of required information in conformance with Section VI, Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Requirements. If any required information is absent, the SOQ may be rejected. DWR reserves the right to cancel or modify this RFQ up to the date and time the SOQ is due and to waive immaterial deviations with any of the SOQs.

B. A panel of DWR personnel will evaluate the SOQs in accordance with the published Selection Criteria in this RFQ. All submitted SOQ’s will be scored by the panel.

Separate interviews will then be held with at least three of the firms deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the needed services or with all firms if less than three apply. If any presentations are required to be made, the presentation’s cost will be the responsibility of the Firm. No reimbursement will be made by DWR.

C. Once the most qualified has been selected by the DWR panel, DWR will notify that respective Firm.

IX. Negotiations

A. The DWR negotiation process will be based on: Firm’s actual cost with a fixed profit rate that has been established by DWR. See Exhibit E, Additional Provisions for the published profit rate, the annual escalation for the hourly billing rates, and subcontractor mark-up for this contract.

B. At time of selection, the most qualified firm will be instructed to submit their financial documents and rate sheet. The Firm’s submission must be electronic and must be submitted no later than five (5) business days after notification of selection or otherwise determined by DWR. Financial documents will include resumes for all personnel; true and actual payroll records; financial records that support fringe benefits, overhead costs, and general administration; documentation or records that support costs incurred by utilizing subcontractors; historical and true records of other direct cost charges; and compensation policies. Compensation policies will include shift differential policies, holiday policies, and how the Firm’s personnel and subcontractor personnel receive compensation for overtime (hours worked over an established work week). The specific financial documents and format of the rate sheet will be identified during the Mandatory Pre-SOQ Conference (see Section V) and when the most qualified firm gets notified of selection. The prime Firm will be responsible for submitting the complete financial documents for their personnel, including any subcontractors. Submissions of the Firm’s rate sheet must be provided electronically to DWR on a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet titled RFQ No. 10217208 followed by the name of the Firm as it appears on SOQ. Failure to submit a complete financial documents package or rate sheet may result in termination of negotiations.

C. After the financial documents and rate sheet have been received, DWR will begin to review the documentation to ensure the documents are complete and requested reimbursement is appropriate. Discussions with the most qualified applicant regarding the submitted financial documents, rate sheet, and resumes will occur after DWR’s review in order to determine a cost that is fair and reasonable to the State. Any missing documentation or comments from DWR will need to be resolved timely; see Section XII, Time Schedule. If DWR is unable to successfully negotiate a cost agreement with the most qualified Firm, negotiations will begin with the next most qualified Firm, and so on. If DWR is unable to negotiate a fair and reasonable cost with any Firm, DWR may elect not to award the contract and may elect to proceed with a new solicitation.

D. Unsuccessful Firm’s will be notified by DWR following award of the contract.

E. Nothing in this RFQ shall require DWR to award a contract.

X. SOQ Conditions

In addition to Section VII, Selection Criteria and Section VIII, Evaluation Process, the following SOQ conditions apply:

A. Firms must keep the interview selection, interview content, most qualified selection, and contract negotiations confidential until the contract is awarded.

B. Evaluations will be available for public inspection at the conclusion of the selection and award process under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) and subject to review by the public.

C. DWR considers confidential financial information provided by firms as a part of negotiations to not be subject to the Public Records Act.

D. On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the

EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S.

government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s SOQ any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.

XI. Submission of SOQs

A. One text readable pdf copy of the SOQ must be emailed to Kristine Tualla at

Kristine.Tualla@water.ca.gov.

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Alternative options of SOQ submission is to mail, overnight, or hand deliver (hand delivery by appointment only) the text readable pdf copy of the SOQ on a USB Flash Drive to the following addresses:

Mail: Overnight or Hand Delivery:

Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources Division of Engineering Division of Engineering Attention: Kristine Tualla Attention: Kristine Tualla P. O. Box 942836 715 P Street, 4th Floor Sacramento, CA 94236-0001 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 398-7780 Phone: (916) 398-7780

B. The SOQs must be received by 2:00PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Envelopes should be clearly labeled: “Statement of Qualifications, No. 10217208. SOQs WILL NOT BE OPENED UNTIL Tuesday, April 14, 2026. SOQs received after the due date and time will be returned unopened to the submitting party.

C. DWR is not responsible for any costs incurred by the Firms for preparation of

SOQs.

D. All materials (except brochures) submitted in response to this RFQ shall become

State property and will not be returned. Brochures of non-selected Firm’s may be picked up where they were submitted after award has been made.

E. An SOQ may be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete, or if it contains any proposed alternate terms, alterations of form, or other irregularities of any kind.

The State may reject all SOQs and may cancel or modify this RFQ up to the date the SOQ is due. DWR reserves the right to reject all SOQs.

F. Before the SOQ submission deadline, a Firm may withdraw its SOQ by submitting a written withdrawal request to the State, signed by the Firm or an agent authorized in accordance with the preceding paragraph. A Firm may thereafter submit a new SOQ prior to the SOQ submission deadline. SOQs may not be revised without good cause and DWR’s consent subsequent to SOQ submission deadline.

G. DWR may modify the RFQ prior to the date fixed for submission of SOQs by the issuance of an addendum posted to California State Contracts Register via Cal eProcure (FI$Cal).

H. Firms are cautioned not to rely on DWR during the evaluation, to discover and report any defects and errors in the submitted documents. Firms, before submitting their documents, should carefully proofread them for errors and adherence to the RFQ requirements. DWR may, but is not required to, waive minor deviations from submission requirements.

XII. Time Schedule*

A. RFQ published CSCR 3/24/2026

Integrated Marketing Systems 3/24/2026

B. SOW and General RFQ Questions Deadline 4/1/2026

C. Mandatory Pre-SOQ Conference 4/7/2026 at 9:00AM

D. Answers Deadline 4/9/2026

E. SOQ Submission Deadline 4/14/2026 at 2:00PM

DWR will make every effort to commit to the dates listed below. DWR expects the same commitment from firms. If a firm is not able to meet the timelines listed below F – M, DWR may opt to begin negotiations with the next most qualified firm. DWR reserves the right to change the dates:

F. Interview Dates (estimated dates) 4/27/2026 – 5/11/2026

G. Most qualified Firm is selected and request of Financial Documents and Rate Sheet (estimated date) 5/12/2026 **Start of Negotiations

H. Submission of Financial Documents and Rate Sheet Due (estimated date, 5 days after selection) 5/19/2026

I. DWR Completes Review of Financial Documents and Rate Sheet; DWR Provides Comments and Requests Missing Information (estimated date) 5/29/2026

J. Submission of resumes for all staff, if needed

(estimated date, 3 days after DWR completes review) 6/3/2026

K. Submission of requested documentation necessary to complete negotiations (estimated date, 3 days after DWR completes review) 6/8/2026

L. Completion date for final Rate Sheet (estimated date) 6/9/2026

M. Completion date for contract negotiations (estimated date) 6/9/2026

N. Contract approval (estimated date) 7/1/2026

**Negotiation Workshop: After the most qualified is determined and financial documentation has been received, DWR will start rate negotiations. A negotiation workshop may be held if necessary to complete the negotiation process.

XIII. Contract Obligations

A. The following documents, when completed and approved, along with the resume(s) will comprise the contract (sample contract starting on page 26):

1. A Standard Agreement (STD. 213).

2. Scope of Work in Exhibit A and any corresponding attachments.

3. Budget Detail and Payment Provisions in Exhibit B and any corresponding attachments.

4. General Terms and Conditions in Exhibit C.

5. Special Terms and Conditions for the Department of Water Resources in

Exhibit D and any corresponding attachments.

6. Additional Provisions listed in Exhibit E and any corresponding attachments.

7. Required Provisions Under Code of Federal Regulations in Exhibit FEMA.

B. The following documents are not exhibits, but are required prior to award of contract:

1. Contractor Certification Clause (CCC 04/2017)

2. Payee Data Record (Std. 204)

3. Insurance certificates and endorsements as stated in Exhibit E.

XIV. Small Business, Microbusiness, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise

A. The Department encourages Submitters to consider opportunities for participation by Small Business (SB), Microbusiness (MB), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) for the services identified in Exhibit A, Scope of Work. An online, searchable database of current SB/MBs and DVBEs and their areas of expertise can be found on the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division website at www.caleprocure.ca.gov.

B. For additional SB, MB and DVBE information DWR encourages you to work with and contact Joanne Arcilla, Small Business, Microbusiness, and DVBE Program Manager at (916) 707-4593 or via email at SB.DVBE@water.ca.gov.

XV. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure

A. The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies.

B. Submitters must notify the State in writing if it: (1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or (2), intends to utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties or subcontractors, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable. Such notice will be provided by submitters following Section VI – Statement of Qualification Requirements.

C. Failure to disclose GenAI to the State may result in disqualification of the Submitter and may void any resulting contract. The State reserves it’s right to seek any and all https://www.caleprocure.ca.gov./ mailto:SB.DVBE@water.ca.gov relief it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure. Upon receipt of a Submitter GenAI Disclosure, the state reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject Submitters that present an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

SOQ CHECKLIST

Please submit the following items in your SOQ in the order listed below. Additionally, the SOQ will not be considered responsive unless the following documents are included in your SOQ Submission.

DWR reserves the right to waive immaterial deviations:

Section 1 – Cover Letter

Section 2 – Firm Overview

Legal name and corresponding address of Firm

Name, title, address, telephone number, and email address of person DWR can concerning the Firm’s SOQ.

Brief overview of firm’s size, office locations, and company structure. At least one office is maintained in California.

Firm(s) name and addresses of subcontractor(s). Brief overview of subcontractor’s size, office locations, and company structure.

Section 3 – Qualifications of Key Personnel

Education and experience of Key Personnel

Resumes of all Key Personnel

Copies of valid California Professional Engineer license.

Section 4 – Firm Project Experience

Projects completed in the last ten years provided to illustrate Firm’s competencies and qualifications.

Description and location of project.

Description of firm’s role in the project that demonstrates the required expertise.

Relevant state, federal, or other public review agencies that were involved.

Description of design and constructability challenges for each project and resolution of those challenges.

Individuals and their roles involved in the reference projects who are also identified as key staff for this project.

Provide design and construction costs for the project.

Client reference information (phone number and email address).

Software used in drawing and specification development.

Section 5 – Engineering Documents for One Referenced Project (PDF Format Only)

Partial or complete engineering plan set.

Partial or complete engineering calculation set for minor steel or concrete structures.

Partial or complete engineering technical specifications in CSI Format.

Sample engineering report.

Construction cost estimating and construction scheduling.

Section 6 – Certification Sheets

Potential Qualified Firms Certification Sheet (signed by Firm’s authorized individual)

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure (DWR 9834) (signed by Firm’s authorized individual)

Certification Regarding Lobbying (Page 5 of Exhibit FEMA) (Signed by Firm’s authorized individual)

Section 7 - Conflict of Interest Statement that identifies any of the conditions listed in and states the Firm’s ability to meet the terms and conditions addressed in Exhibit D – Conflict of Interest, and Exhibit E, Political Reform Act.

One text readable digital (pdf) copy of the SOQ emailed, or one text readable digital (pdf) copy on a USB Flash Drive of the SOQ mailed, overnighted, or hand delivered.

Please return a completed copy of this checklist with your SOQ.

POTENTIAL QUALIFIED FIRMS - CERTIFICATION SHEET

Civil Engineering Services – RFQ No. 10217208

This Potential Qualification Firms – Certification Sheet must be signed and returned along with all the required documents, as indicated in Section V, Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Requirements. The SOQ must be transmitted in a sealed envelope in accordance with all SOQ instructions.

A. Your all-inclusive SOQ is submitted as follows:

B. All Attachments follow behind this cover letter. (See SOQ Checklist)

C. Your signature affixed hereon and dated certifies that you have complied with all the requirements of this RFQ document. Your signature authorizes the verification of this certification.

>>> AN INCOMPLETE OR UNSIGNED SOQ WILL BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION <<<

1. Company Legal Name 2. Telephone Number

2a. Fax Number

3. Address

Indicate your organization type:

4. Sole Proprietorship 5. Partnership 6. Corporation

Indicate the applicable employee and/or corporation number:

7. Federal ID No. (FEIN) 8. California Corporation No.

Indicate applicable license and/or certification information:

9. Contractors’ State License Board Number

10. PUC License Number

CAL-T-

11. Required Licenses/Certifications

12. Authorized Individual’s Name (Print) 13. Title

14. Signature 15. Date

16. Are you certified with the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) as:

a. Small Business Enterprise Yes No If yes, enter certification number:

b. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Yes No If yes, enter your service code below:

NOTE: A copy of your Certification is required to be included if either of the above items is checked “YES.”

Date application was submitted to OSDS, if an application is pending:

(SEE NEXT PAGE FOR EXPLANATIONS ON POTENTIAL QUALIFIED FIRMS

CERTIFICATION SHEET)

EXPLANATION OF ITEMS ON POTENTIAL QUALIFIED FIRMS

CERTIFICATION SHEET

The Potential Qualified Firms – Certification Sheet on page 23 will be completed and submitted in accordance with the SOQ requirements. An authorized individual’s signature on this document certifies that the Firm complied with all the RFQ requirements.

(1), (2), (2a), and (3) are self-explanatory.

(4) A sole proprietorship is a form of business in which one person owns all the assets of the business in contrast to a partnership and corporation. The sole proprietor is solely liable for all the debts of the business.

(5) A partnership is a voluntary agreement between two or more competent persons, as co-owners, to place their money, effects, labor, and skill, or some or all of them in lawful commerce or business, with the understanding that there shall be a proportional sharing of the profits and losses between them.

(6) A corporation is an artificial person or legal entity created by or under the authority of the laws of a state or nation, composed, in some rare instances, of a single person and his successors, being the incumbents of a particular office, but ordinarily consisting of an association of numerous individuals.

(7) (If applicable) The Federal Employer Identification Number will need to be provided and will used for company identification and verification of tax compliance.

(8) (If applicable) The California Corporation Number will need to be provided and will be used to check if the corporation is in good standing with the State of California.

(9) (If applicable) A Contractors’ State License Board Number will be provided and used for verification of Contractor’s license for Public Works Agreements.

(10) (If applicable) A Public Utilities Commission (PUC) license for Public Works Agreements will be provided and used for verification.

(11) Complete by indicating the type of license and/or certification for services described.

(12), (13), (14), and (15) are self-explanatory.

(16) Identify if Firm is a certified Small Business Enterprise (a) or Disabled Veteran Business

Enterprise (b). If Firm is either a Small Business Enterprise or Disable Veteran Business Enterprise, the Firm’s certification number will need to be provided or when the application to the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) was submitted.

REFERENCES

Provide 3 references of similar types of services performed within the last 5 years.

Name of Firm: Telephone Number:

Name of Contact:

Street Address: City: State: Zip Code:

Year Service Performed:

Service:

State of California DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES California Natural Resources Agency

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure

Bidder/Offer Information Solicitation/Contract number Bidder ID/Vendor ID (optional)

Business Name Business Telephone Number

Address City/State/Zip

Description of purchase or service

Does the purchase or service include GenAI?

Yes No (if no, skip to the signature section of the form.)

GenAI Description

1. What is the application and/or product name?

2. What is the model and version of the product?

3. What is the license tier of the GenAI product, if applicable (free, enterprise, platinum, etc.)?

4. How is the GenAI solution delivered: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, or will it be deployed on-premises?

Approval

By signing this document, I have identified and reported any GenAI use in the performance of this contract.

Name Signature Date

STATE OF CALIFORNIA RFQ No. 10217208

STANDARD AGREEMENT

STD 213 (Rev 06/03) AGREEMENT NUMBER

REGISTRATION NUMBER

1. This Agreement is entered into between the State Agency and the Contractor named below:

STATE AGENCY'S NAME

CONTRACTOR'S NAME

2. The term of this through

Agreement is:

3. The maximum amount $ of this Agreement is:

4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement.

Exhibit A – Scope of Work pages

Exhibit B – Budget Detail and Payment Provisions pages

Exhibit C – General Terms and Conditions pages

Exhibit D – Special Terms and Conditions for DWR (Over $5,000 Standard Payable), DWR 9544 (Rev 9/06) pages

Exhibit E – Additional Provisions pages

Items shown with an Asterisk (*) are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this agreement as if attached hereto.

These documents can be viewed at www.ols.dgs.ca.gov/Standard+Language IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.

CONTRACTOR California Department of General Services Use Only

CONTRACTOR’S NAME (if other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, etc.)

BY (Authorized Signature)

DATE SIGNED(Do not type)

PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING

ADDRESS

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

AGENCY NAME

BY (Authorized Signature)

DATE SIGNED(Do not type)

PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING

DGS Approval not required per Public

Contract Code 10335 (a)

ADDRESS

Exhibit A

ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING CONTRACTS

Department of Water Resources, Division of Engineering, Civil Engineering Branch

SCOPE OF WORK

Civil Engineering Services

I. DESCRIPTION

The Contractor will provide the Department of Water Resources (DWR, Division of Engineering (DOE), Civil Engineering Branch (CEB) with civil engineering design services for water resource projects, public works projects, and facilities throughout California. The Contractor will provide DOE, CEB, on an as needed and as directed basis, engineering services as follows:

1. Prepare full, complete, and accurate designs, drawings, specifications, and estimates of cost for a multitude of different facilities and features, including:

a. Spillways, inlet/outlet works, grading, levees, boat ramps, recreational facilities, roads, parking lots, pavement design and rehab, drainage, erosion and rock slope protection, culverts, canals, weirs, retaining walls, gates, pipelines, minor foundations, minor piles, underground and above ground utilities, signage, traffic control, staging, and fencing.

2. Develop complete design and independent check calculations for DWR, stakeholder (county, California Department of Transportation, United States Bureau of Reclamation), and regulatory (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Division of Safety of Dams, California Department of Boating and Waterways, and United States Coast Guard) review. Provide timely revisions and responses until comments are resolved. Such calculations may include and be based on proficiencies in State and national codes and standards, such as:

a. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), California Building Code, California Department of Boating and Waterways, United States Army Corps of Engineers, United States Bureau of Reclamation, American Society of Civil Engineers, United States Naval Facilities Engineering Command, American Water Works Association, and DWR standards.

3. Provide preliminary engineering including research, investigations, site review, data gathering, studies, criteria development, alternatives analysis, value engineering, initial design development, preliminary and progress plans and specifications, and preliminary and progress quantity and cost estimates; and other related tasks for defining the extent and nature of the project and work involved.

4. Coordinate the work with other disciplines, DWR, state and local agencies, utilities, and affected entities.

5. Provide pre-project scoping services for potential projects, including detailed engineering scope and timeline estimates for complex projects.

6. Provide condition assessment, field inspection, and retrofit recommendations on existing infrastructure.

7. Prepare reports and memoranda documenting investigations, studies, reviews, and decisions related to the analysis and design of civil infrastructure, and other issues relevant to completion of the work.

8. Provide detailed peer review of engineering documents, including drawings, specifications, and calculations with respect to code analysis, industry standards, constructability, and safety. As requested, provide verbal and written comments, answering questions and providing guidance.

9. Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), including independent checks, of all deliverables developed and services performed under this contract, including preparing, maintaining, and implementing a project-specific QA/QC plan that addresses all elements of project Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

10. Engineering support services during contract bidding and construction phases, including reviewing contractor…