Synopsis_Pajaro_2n3_01132026.pdf

Pre-Solicitation Notice: Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services for Pajaro River Reaches 2 & 3 Levee and Floodwall Design

Solicitation Number: W912P726RA004

Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District

Location: Watsonville, California

Classification Code: C – Architect and Engineering Services.

NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services

1. Genera Information

Document Type: Pre-solicitation Notice Solicitation Number: W912P726RA004 Posted Date: 22 December 2025 Original Response Date: 21 January 2026 Current Response Date: 21 January 2026 Archive Date: 05 February 2026

Contracting Office Address

US Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, ATTN: Lisa Ip and Mary Fronck, 450 Golden Gate Avenue 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102- 3404

2. Project Descriptions:

a. Contract Information: This contract is being procured in accordance with 40 United States Code, Chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers statute (herein referred to as the Brooks Act) as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Firm will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. The services will consist of design services for Pajaro River Reaches 2 & 3 Levee and Floodwall including support during solicitation and engineering during construction. North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 541330, which has a size standard of $25.5 million in average annual receipts. This is set-aside for small business only. The Government intends to issue one Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contracts as a result of this notice. The wage and benefits of service employees (see FAR 22.10) performing under these contracts must be at least equal to those determined by the Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act, as determined relative to the employee’s office location (not the location of the work). To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) database. For instructions on registering with SAM, please see the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/. No State-Level certificates shall be accepted.

b. PROJECT INFORMATION:

The Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project (Pajaro-FRM) is within the lower Pajaro River watershed. The Pajaro River watershed is located on the central coast of California about 75 miles south of San Francisco and includes portions of Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Counties. The watershed, which is approximately 88 miles long and 30 miles wide, drains an area of approximately 1,300 square miles of the southern section of the California Coastal Ranges, emptying into the Pacific Ocean six river miles southwest of the City of Watsonville.

The lower Pajaro River watershed encompasses an area of approximately 10,000 acres, which includes the stream channels, active floodplains, and terraces along the Pajaro River and Salsipuedes and Corralitos Creeks. The area is divided by the Pajaro River, which serves as a border for the two counties. Santa Cruz County lies to the north of the Pajaro River, and Monterey County lies to the south. Salsipuedes and Corralitos Creeks, which join just north of the Pajaro River in Santa Cruz County, are tributaries of the Pajaro River.

The purpose of the project is to reduce flood risk to the City of Watsonville, the Town of Pajaro, and surrounding agricultural lands. Flood risk reduction will be accomplished using a combination of flood walls, setback levees, and rebuilding levees in place.

This scope aims to complete the design of Reaches 2 and 3 of the Project along Pajaro River which includes field soil explorations/lab testing/soil property analyses, complete the design documentation and the Plans & Specifications (P&S) to 100% completion and be ready for a construction contract. Also include support during solicitation and engineering services during construction.

Reach 2 improvements comprise of approximately 9,200 linear feet (LF) of existing levee demolition and building new 100-foot setback levees on the Left Bank (LB), and approximately 7,400 LF existing levee demolition and building new 100-foot setback levees and rebuilding approximately 1,300 LF levees in place on the right bank (RB).

On the LB of Reach 3, improvements include demolishing existing earthen levees along the Town of Pajaro and rebuilding earthen levees with flood walls on the top.

The length is approximately 3,400 LF. On the RB of Reach 3, improvements include approximately 3,600 LF existing levee demolition and rebuild earthen levee and flood walls on top of the levees along the City of Watsonville.

It is estimated the levees/floodwalls would range from approximately (but not limited

to) 9-16 feet in height. Riprap slope protection and/or vegetation protection shall be designed per USACE EM-1110-2-1601.

Providing exact dimensions and alignments of the project features at this time is difficult. These dimensions may be subject to change as the remaining Pre-construction, Engineering and Design (PED) phase of the project develops. The contractor is made aware of this engineering and design scope nature and the contractor’s proposal shall include accommodation for it when the adjustment is not significant to impact A-E Contractor’s execution cost.

c. Magnitude of Construction: between $100,000,000 and $150,000,000.

d. Project Schedule:

- Award: around May 2026

- 100% Design: 620 working days from award

- Support during solicitation: 85 working days

- Engineering services during Construction: 525 working days

3. Selection Criteria

The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria A thru E are primary, with criteria A and B being considered most important and are of equal importance, criteria C, D, and E are of lesser importance and listed in descending order of importance. Criterion F thru G are secondary and will only be used as a tie-breaker among technically equal firms.

Firms should provide example of successfully completed work that encompass the selection criteria listed below.

Primary Selection Criteria

(a) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: Specialized

Experience and Technical Competence (SF 330, Part I, Section F & G):

provide examples of similar size and scope (not more than 5 projects) completed within the last five (5) years that best demonstrate specialized experience and technical competency. The prime must have performed services either as the prime or subcontractor. If proposing as Joint Venture, but does not have the project described above, then the Joint Venture may supplement with projects performed by the members of the Joint Venture in their individual capacity.

i) Use no more than one (1) page per project. A Project is defined as a project performed under a single, stand-alone contract and/or a single task order issued under an existing Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract(s) unless the project included multiple phases and was issued under more than one contractual order. It shall be noted that an ID/IQ contract is not a project and will not be in compliance with the requirement. Do not combine multiple task orders unrelated to a stand-alone project to create a single project example. The contract number or IDIQ number and individual task order number associated with the project in the title must be included for each of the projects. If the project is not 100% complete, note the current percentage and estimated date when project will be completed for each contract and/or task order. For all relevant projects include the percentage of work self-performed by the prime offeror and subcontractors for each contract and/or task order.

Percentages shall be shown individually for reach firm. If proposing as a JV, include the percentage of work self-performed by each Joint Venture member.

ii) The projects shall specifically address the following areas of emphasis, with the most relevant work being associated with USACE and other Federal Agencies: (1) Flood Risk Management/Flood Control; (2) Design and analysis of levees; Design and analysis of flood walls, (3) Coastal Erosion & Storm Damage Reduction; (4) Design Services for New infrastructure and/or Rehabilitation of existing infrastructures i.e. Roads, Rail Storm and Sanitary Sewer, Domestic Water Supply, (services include design analysis, specifications, plans, drawings required to solicit for a follow on construction contract).

iii) In PART I, Section H, provide a narrative demonstrating breadth, knowledge and experience for each of the following areas: (1) Comprehensive Engineering Design through detailed Plans and Specifications for both Inland and Coastal Civil Works projects, such as, flood control projects; creek restoration; levee and levee repair design;

shoreline and stream bank erosion protection; (2) Design services for new infrastructure and/or rehabilitation of existing infrastructure i.e. roads, storm and sanitary sewer, domestic water supply, electrical supply and district heat. (3) All phases of engineering design analysis and documentation for inland and coastal Civil Works and IIS projects; (4) Construction plans and specifications; (5) Cost estimating to include specialized experience with quantity takeoffs, cost schedule risk analysis, MCACES, total project cost summaries, ROM abbreviated cost risk analysis, and other areas of cost estimating as required using the latest software; (6) Value engineering studies; (7) Risk analysis, including leading and participating in Potential Failure Mode Analysis or any other relevant risk assessment activities for Civil Works; (8) Describe the firm's quality management plan, including quality control and assurance process, project scheduling, coordination of the in-house work with consultants, and prior experience of the prime firm and any significant consultant.

(b) Professional Qualifications: The selected firms, either in-house or through consultant, shall demonstrate professional and specialized experience for key disciplines listed below. Evaluation of professional qualifications will consider education, training, certifications, registration, relevant experience and longevity with the firm. Resumes (Block E of the SF 330) must be provided for these disciplines, including consultants.

i) ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT, Block 13 under PART I, Section E must use the exact same discipline nomenclature as listed in this announcement. If an individual will serve in more than one discipline, then those disciplines shall be clearly indicated in Block 13, PART I, Section E. Submit no more than two (2) resumes per discipline, indicating which resume is the contract lead. The following disciplines with applicable professional registrations are required: (1) Project Manager; (2) Civil Engineer with Professional Engineering Licensure; (3) Cost Estimator with Professional Engineering Licensure or Certified by a Professional Organization such as AACE, ASPE, or equivalent; (4) Geotechnical Engineer with Professional Engineering Licensure; (5) Geologist with Professional Geologist Licensure; (6) Structural Engineer with Professional Engineering Licensure; (7) Specification Writer; and (8) CADD Technician.

ii) The professional qualification evaluation will consider education, registration, and overall relevant experience in the required type of work, and longevity with the firm. Additionally, the evaluation will consider the firm's recent business history with proposed subcontractors. Resumes (Block E of the SF 330) must be provided for these disciplines, including consultants. Although the Organization Chart required in Section D can include additional names and team structure, do not include additional resumes beyond the disciplines required. Each resume shall not exceed one page in length. Individuals performing work as a contract employee shall be reflected as a subcontractor and not listed under the firm they are supporting on a contractual basis. Use the same discipline nomenclature as used in this announcement when identifying Project Assignment on each resume. In Block G-26, along with the name of key personnel, include the firm with whom the person is associated. In Section G, only include key personnel for whom a resume has been provided. A Part II is required for each branch office of the Prime Firm and any Subcontractors that will have a key role in the proposed contract.

(c) Past Performance: Past performance on Department of Defense (DOD) and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) may be used to provide or supplement a firm's past performance with other than U.S. Government clients. Firms which choose to use the PPQ may obtain a PPQ standard form by submitting a request to the below referenced POC via email. Prime Contractors that do not have specific experience will be evaluated based on their subcontractor’s experience. Projects where the prime contractor performed 50% or more of the work with in-house forces will be weighted more heavily than projects performed predominantly by proposed subcontractors. CPARS and PPQ’s addressing the projects included in SF 330 Section F will be weighted more heavily. Past performance information for subcontractors will not be considered if they are not going to be used for the proposed contract. CPARS and PPQs do not count against the 75-page limitation. However, only up to five (5) past performance records (including both CPARS and PPQs) will be considered.

(d) Capacity to Accomplish the Work: Adherence to project schedules for all projects is critical to the Government. Completion within the schedule requires the engagement of sufficient and competent staff and subcontractors. Firms must demonstrate the capacity to accomplish the project within the specified period of performance.

(e) Knowledge of the locality. In PART I, Section H, describe and demonstrate the team's familiarity within the San Francisco District boundaries. Provide specific knowledge of local requirements, local environmental regulations, soil conditions, and experience with Bay Area Local State Agencies.

Secondary Selection Criteria (will only be evaluated as a tie-breaker among technically equal firms)

(f) Geographic Proximity. The physical location of a firm in relation to the location of the project.

(g) Volume of DoD Contract Awards. Offerors shall provide the volume of work awarded by DoD agencies during the previous 12 months. If proposing as a Joint Venture, include volume of work awarded by DoD agencies for both the Joint Venture and members of the Joint Venture. Volume of work shall be demonstrated in a table format and be categorized by contract, task order, project award, completion dates, and dollar amount.

4. Submission Requirement

Interested A-E firms having the capabilities for this work are invited to submit one completed Standard Form (SF) 330 (current version) Architect Engineer Qualification Parts I and II and one (1) SF 330 Part II for each firm that will be part of the A-E firm’s proposed team, to address the above, no later than 4 12pm on January 1921, 2026. Use solicitation number listed (W912P726RA004) in your submission package.

The SF 330 Part 1 shall not exceed 75 pages (8.5 inches x 11 inches with the exception of the organization chart which can be 11 inches X 17 inches). Use no smaller than 12 font type in either Times New Roman, Airal or Courier. Font size for tables, figures or charts is at the discretion of the submitted, but it must be legible and large enough to be easily read by the reviewer. Lengthy cover letter and generic corporation brochures or other presentation beyond those to sufficiently present a complete and effective response are not desired. Phone calls and personal visits are discouraged. Response to this notice must be received by the due date and time specified herein. Include Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number of the office that will perform the work.

A quality control/quality assurance plan must be approved by the Government as a condition of contract award but is not required with this submission.

In Section D of the SF 330, provide an organization chart for the proposed team.

In Section E of the SF 330, provide resumes for all key team members, whether with the prime firm or a subcontractor. Resumes do not count against the 75 pages limit.

In Section H indicate the number and amount of fees awarded on DoD (Army, Navy, and Air Force) contracts during the 12 months prior to this notice, including change orders and supplemental agreements for the submitting officer only, and indicate the estimated percentage involvement of each firm on the proposed team.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certificate (CMMC) Level 2 (Self-Assessment) applies to this contract. Requirement will be included in the solicitation document for the selected firm.

Solicitation packages are not provided, and no additional project information will be given to firms during the announcement period. This is not a request for proposal.

Point of Contact Lisa Ip Phone: 415-503-6877 Email: lisa.i.ip@usace.army.mil

Mary Fronck Phone: 415-503-6554 Email: mary.fronck@usace.army.mil

Questions And Comments Questions regarding this announcement and the pre-proposal conference must be in writing and shall be addressed to Lisa Ip via email. All questions must be submitted no later than 07 January 2026 at 12:00pm PST to allow adequate time to respond.

NOTE:

a) In preparation, it is imperative that all prospective Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM - www.SAM.gov) and the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environmental (PIEE) website in order to be able to view and download solicitation information, and to submit qualification.

b) Qualification MUST BE submitted electronically through the PIEE website.

c) USACE will not notify Offerors of any changes to the synopsis; Offerors must monitor PIEE and SAM for any posted changes or amendments.