1026-003 Strong Motion Data Interretation: Buildings

The California Department of Conservation, California Geological Survey, California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (CSMIP) is issuing a Request for Proposal to procure contractor services for interpreting and analyzing strong-motion data on building response throughout California. The contractor will utilize seismic data from CSMIP-instrumented buildings to advance understanding of seismic building responses and achieve objectives including validation or improvement of seismic analysis procedures, enhancement of seismic provisions in building codes and design practices, and increased utilization of strong-motion data in post-earthquake response. Key deliverables include four progress reports submitted at approximately four-month intervals, participation in two CSMIP Data Utilization Seminars with accompanying fifteen-page papers, a draft final report due by October 1, 2028, and a final report incorporating feedback from SMIAC and CSMIP by December 31, 2028. Qualified contractors must demonstrate relevant experience and expertise in understanding ground motions and building responses to earthquakes, familiarity with seismic design code provisions, and at least three years of experience analyzing and applying strong-motion data. The Department will receive proposals until June 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM via email to ServiceContracts@conservation.ca.gov or by mail to the Department of Conservation in Sacramento, with written questions due by June 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM and responses posted by June 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The contract shall commence November 1, 2026 or upon Department approval (whichever is later), with work beginning no later than thirty days after approval and continuing through December 31, 2028, with a notice of proposed award anticipated by August 17, 2026 and award date of approximately August 26, 2026.

Small business certifications will receive a five percent calculation preference in the evaluation process, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms meeting Commercially Useful Function requirements may receive incentive calculations of up to five percent based on participation levels. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation with statutory limits, motor vehicle liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and professional liability/errors and omissions insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or per claim and $2,000,000 aggregate. The Department intends to award a maximum of $100,000 for this contract, with payment made upon receipt of acceptable invoices submitted monthly, with not less than fifteen percent withheld pending final completion and acceptance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology are noted.