Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Department of General Services

Real Estate Services Division Project Management and Development Branch

The Department of General Services (DGS), Real Estate Services Division (RESD), Project Management and Development Branch (PMDB) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from Electrical Engineering Services firms, pursuant to Government Code §4525 et. seq.

I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION - RETAINER AGREEMENT

RESD-PMDB 2026-11

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - RETAINER SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

VARIOUS LOCATIONS, STATEWIDE

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to establish retainer agreements with qualified firms to be used on an as-needed basis to support projects located throughout the State of California. RESD has divided the State of California into three geographic regions, Northern, Southern, and Coastal and will issue a separate agreement for each region. The geographic areas covered by each region are shown in Attachment A – California Regional Map.

The selected firm for each region may be awarded a five (5) year and $5,000,000.00 maximum total amount agreement. Individual task orders within the agreements will be prepared and issued for specific projects on an as needed basis. The scope of services and total fee for individual task orders will be negotiated utilizing the rates specified in the retainer agreement. The State does not guarantee any task orders will be made under the agreements during the agreement term.

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The selected firm(s) shall provide Electrical Engineering services on an as-needed basis for new, addition, renovation, or remodel projects located throughout the State of California.

The basic services to be provided may include, but not be limited to, providing and/or preparing:

• Conceptual schemes,

• Budget packages,

• Design documents (plans and specifications),

• Overhead and underground primary and secondary electrical distribution,

• UPS and emergency power systems,

• Street and area lighting,

• Building electrical systems such as lighting and power systems,

• Intercom, public address and security systems,

• Fire and life safety systems,

• Telephone and data communication systems,

• Photo voltaic systems,

• LEED and ZNE analyses,

• Bidding support,

• Construction support,

• Field investigations, observation of work, and project meetings, and

• Studies, reports, shop drawing review, as-built drawings, and cost estimates.

Services such as architectural, civil, mechanical, estimating, and geotechnical engineering associated with the basic services may be provided as needed.

Work shall be performed under and approved by a responsible party licensed in the State of California.

Design work shall be performed under and be approved by an architect or engineer licensed in the State of California.

III. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Firms that are interested in providing professional services for this contracting opportunity shall submit the following information in 8.5” x 11” format (11-point font or greater) with each of the numbered sections collated in a separate tab.

Submit one (1) electronic copy as described in Section IV.

Each SOQ shall contain the following information:

1. Letter of Interest that includes the region(s) of interest, the submitting firm’s Federal Employment Identification Number (FEIN), and the name of the person authorized to negotiate and sign agreements on behalf of the submitting firm.

2. Executive Summary (2 pages maximum).

3. Federal Form SF330 (“Architect-Engineer Qualifications”) Parts I & II for the submitting firm and Federal Form SF330 Part II for all proposed subcontractors. The current forms are available on the GSA website.

a. Submitting firms may supplement the Form 330 resume section, with no more than one supplemental page per person, to provide additional information describing an individual’s proposed project assignment and responsibilities, their specific professional experience related to this assignment, and their current work assignment(s) and projected completion dates.

4. Written statement of the firm’s qualifications that is responsive to the Selection Criteria in

Section V. Firms shall indicate how their qualifications fulfill the requirements of the Selection Criteria with a complete and organized response for each numbered item.

5. Additional Required Documents

a. Current Statement of Information. If operating under a fictitious business name, provide all supporting documentation (i.e. fictitious business name statement certified by the appropriate county clerk). Website link to the California Secretary of State.

b. Verification of California license for Architects and Professional Engineers Website link to the Department of Consumer Affairs.

c. If applicable, proof of current certification from the DGS Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS). Website link to the DGS Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services.

d. Completed and signed California Civil Rights Laws Attachment, available on the

Website link to the Civil Rights Laws Attachment.

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e. Proof of current registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations as a

Public Works Contractor for the firm submitting the SOQ and all proposed subcontractors. Website link to the DIR Contractor Registration Search.

f. Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Website link to the Darfur Contracting Act

Certification Form.

g. Iran Contracting Act Certification. Website link to the Iran Contracting Certification Form.

h. Bidder Declaration Form (GSPD-05-105) documenting sub-contracted services..

Website link to the GSPD-05-105 Form.

i. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure & Factsheet (STD 1000). Website link to the STD 1000 Form

Participation of Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, as defined in Government Code § 14837, is encouraged.

To locate certified firms for sub-contracting purposes, visit the Cal eProcure website. Click on “Get Certified/Search for SB/DVBE” and then “Search for Certified Firms”. In the Certification Type, select any combination of Micro Business (MB), Small Business (SB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).

Additional fields allow for a narrowing of the search. In the UNSPSC Classifications field, a search can be conducted in which the words “architectural” or “engineering” are used. If, for example, the UNSPSC Classification for Architectural Engineering (81101508) is selected, in addition to Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), Service Area (County) Sacramento (034), a number of DVBE certified firms that associate with the Architectural Engineering category in the Sacramento area are shown.

If the submitting firm or its subcontractor(s) believe they may qualify as either a SB or DVBE, visit the OSDS website or call OSDS at (916) 375-4940 for more information.

No preference can be given to SB or DVBE firms under the contracting law set up for professional services contracts (Architectural, Engineering, Environmental Services, etc.).

IV. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE

One (1) electronic copy of the SOQ in PDF format shall be uploaded by the submitting firm to the following DGS Box.com site:

https://dgscloud.app.box.com/f/61ef495d302f493cb137a51e2276609d

The electronic file must be uploaded no later than the submittal deadline. Hand delivered or dropped off, e-mailed files, and other electronic transmissions will NOT be accepted.

Submittal Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00 P.M.

V. SELECTION CRITERIA

SOQ packages meeting the minimum requirements of Section III and submitted as described in Section IV will be evaluated and scored based on the eight (8) criteria listed below.

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1. Experience of Firm

Professional experience of the submitting firm in relation to the work to be performed.

• List each person with their role for all staff identified as a part of this proposal.

• Experience of subcontractors in relation to the work performed.

• Nature and quality of completed work.

2. Experience of Principals

• Professional experience and licenses of the principals to be assigned to the project.

• List the Principals to be assigned to and involved with the project.

3. Experience of Key Personnel

• Professional experience and training of key personnel, including both design and field personnel.

• List staffs experience, education, licensing, certification, and training.

4. Resource Availability

• Firm’s resource availability and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and produce timely required deliverables. SOQs should demonstrate reliability of firm and continuity of firm’s staff and sub consultants.

• Location of firm office(s) for project coordination and services.

5. Problem Solving

• Demonstrated ability to provide creative and innovative solutions to solve design and engineering problems, including unexpected problems, via examples of past projects.

6. SFM and DSA

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of issues related to regulatory requirements including experience addressing comments from the State Fire Marshal and Division of the State Architect.

7. LEED and ZNE

• Demonstrated LEED and ZNE experience and capabilities.

8. Public Works

• Demonstrated capabilities and examples of successfully supporting public works bidding and construction support services.

Firms with the highest scoring SOQs for each region will be included on the “short list” for that region.

Firms on each “short list” will be invited for an interview to make an oral presentation on their firm and its qualifications and experience.

Final selection of a best qualified firm for each region will be made based on the submitting firm’s SOQ and the interview.

The State reserves the right to terminate the selection proceedings at any time.

VI. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS

The selected firm(s) for each region will submit proposed hourly rates for specific classifications of employees, subcontractors, and/or services to be provided. The State and each firm will enter negotiations to create fixed rates applicable for the term of the contract. In the event a satisfactory agreement cannot be negotiated, the State will terminate negotiations and begin negotiations with the next ranked firm in that region, and so on until an agreement is reached. After successful negotiations, a contract will be executed for each region.

The State does not guarantee any task orders will be made under the agreements during the agreement terms. The State may utilize services from firms with agreements in other regions on an as needed basis (such as if a firm is unavailable to provide the work or if the State and the firm cannot agree on a specific project fee).

Ten percent (10%) retention will be held for all progress payments made to contractor. When the estimated amount to be retained exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), and the retention continues for a period of 60 days beyond the completion of phased services, upon written request and at the expense of the contractor, the State will pay the retentions earned directly to a state or federally chartered bank in this state, as the escrow agent. Refer to Public Contract Code § 6106.5 for further requirements and requirements pertaining to subcontractors.

Ten percent (10%) percent retention will be held for all progress payments made to consultant. When the estimated amount to be retained exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), and the retention continues for a period of 60 days beyond the completion of phased services, upon written request and at the expense of the consultant, the State will pay the retentions earned directly to a state or federally chartered bank in this state, as the escrow agent. Website link to Public Contract Code § 6106.5. Visit the website link for Public Contract Code § 6106.5 (e) for further requirements pertaining to sub-consultants.

VII. TASK ORDER PROCESS

Task orders for specific projects and scopes of work shall be issued and signed by both parties to authorize work under the executed agreements so long as (i) the task order does not exceed the scope of work set forth in the agreement, and (ii) the task order does not amend any terms of the agreement.

Task orders for new work shall only be issued during the first thirty-six (36) months of the agreement term. The final twenty-four (24) months of the agreement term shall only be used to complete any outstanding task order work. At the sole discretion of the State, a new task order may be issued during the final twenty-four (24) months of the agreement term when necessary to complete task order work authorized during the first thirty-six (36) months of the agreement term.

Task orders will be negotiated for a firm fixed price based on the rates identified in the executed agreement.

VIII. TASK ORDER COMPENSATION

The total amount that may be authorized pursuant to each agreement will not exceed $5,000,000.00, unless amended by the State, and no task order will be issued that will cause the maximum agreement amount to be exceeded. The actual amount of work requested by the State may be less than the maximum agreement amount and the State provides no guarantee as to the actual dollar amount that will be authorized under the agreements.

IX. LABOR COMPLIANCE MONITORING & ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM - CONTRACTOR

REGISTRATION

Pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, contractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) as a public works contractor to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal or engage in the performance of any public works contract. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Application and renewal are completed http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PCC&sectionNum=6106.5.

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online DIR Contractor Registration Info Page. The current annual fee can be located on the DIR website. The registration period coincides with the fiscal year.

Firms submitting a SOQ must list their Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration number, as well as the DIR registration number for each listed subcontractor. Which subcontractor is assigned to each registration number must be clear. If a coverage determination has been provided by DIR, the coverage determination letter may be submitted in lieu of a DIR registration number.

All A&E firms and subcontractors shall be required to comply with the monitoring and enforcement program, including, but not limited to, contractor registration, submittal of electronic certified payroll reports (eCPRs) directly to the DIR as applicable and cooperation with on-site monitoring by DIR personnel if the work performed is covered by prevailing wage laws. Not all work performed by an A&E firm or its subcontractors are covered by prevailing wage laws. Refer to Labor Code § 1771.4 et seq. and the Website link to the Prevailing Wage Requirements.

X. PREVAILING WAGES

Pursuant to Labor Code § 1774, the contractor and any subcontractors, regardless of tier, shall pay not less than the specified prevailing wage rates, as applicable, to all workers employed in the execution of the agreement. Website link to Labor Code § 1774.

Copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the Department of General Services, which shall be made available to all interested parties. Additionally, prevailing wage rates are available on the DIR website. Website link to the DIR Prevailing Wage Determination page.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.

XI. ECONOMIC SANCTIONS

Firms submitting a SOQ are advised of Executive Order (EO) N-6-22 Russia Sanctions. On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued EO N-6-22 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 SOQ, the submitting firm represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine the submitting firm is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the submitting firm’s SOQ any time prior to contract execution or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.

XII. GENAI DISCLOSURE NOTIFICATION CLAUSE

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.

Bidders/Offerors must notify the State in writing if their solution or service includes, or makes available, any GenAI technology, including GenAI from third parties or subcontractors. The State has developed a GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet to be completed by the Bidder/Offeror.

Failure to disclose GenAI to the State and submit the GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet Std. 1000 Form will result in disqualification of the Bidder/Offeror and may void any resulting contract. The State reserves its right to seek any and all relief it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

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Upon receipt of a Bidder/Offeror GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet Std. 1000 Form the state reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the state.

XIII. QUESTIONS

General questions and questions regarding the submission of RFQs should be directed to Sandra Gomez, Contract Analyst at sandra.gomez@dgs.ca.gov or Nora Sandstedt, Contracts Technician, at nora.sandstedt@dgs.ca.gov.

Technical and contract related questions should be directed to Paul Wilburn, Capital Outlay Program Manager, at paul.wilburn@dgs.ca.gov.

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