Concrete Engineering Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Engineering, Geotechnical Services Branch is seeking qualified firms to provide concrete engineering services for the State Water Project (SWP), California Aqueduct, and state flood control systems through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The procurement seeks contractors to assist with engineering analysis, review, and evaluation of concrete used in design, construction, and repair of critical state infrastructure. Specific services include reviewing contract documents, supporting design and construction processes, and providing expert technical consultation across 13 concrete-related specialization areas such as concrete aggregates, cementitious materials, chemical admixtures, and underwater concrete. A mandatory virtual pre-SOQ conference is scheduled for April 7, 2025, with statements of qualifications (SOQs) due by 2:00 PM PT on May 2, 2025. The evaluation process will be a two-step method involving SOQ evaluation and interviews, with both components weighted equally at 50%, and the contract will run from September 25, 2025, through September 25, 2028, with potential for two one-year amendments.

The Department of Water Resources encourages participation from small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), though certification is not a strict requirement. The contract will be structured on actual costs with a fixed 10% profit rate, and hourly billing rates will be annually escalated using the Employment Cost Index. Up to two contracts may be awarded, with work assignments distributed to the most qualified contractor per specialization area based on availability. Response time expectations range from 24 hours for emergency tasks to 2 days for routine tasks. Contractors must comply with various state and federal requirements, including provisions related to confidential information, political reform, and generative artificial intelligence disclosure. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract's structure suggests flexibility in project scope and potential significant financial opportunities for selected vendors across multiple concrete engineering specializations.