Flood Park Forced Main Design and Build

The County of San Mateo Parks Department is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and build services related to the Flood Park Forced Main project. This procurement seeks a single responsive and responsible proposer to design and construct a forced main wastewater system at Restroom B in Flood Park, with deliverables including installation of a 200-gallon holding tank, approximately 240 feet of new wastewater line to an existing manhole, a forced main grinder pump, sewer gas venting piping, electrical panel installation with alarms, surface restoration including asphalt repair, and an alternate bid item for a new sink line approximately 70 feet long with 2% fall using appropriate diameter HDPE piping. Proposals will be evaluated based on project approach (35 points), firm qualifications (20 points), team qualifications (20 points), and price (25 points), with award made on the basis of overall best value to the County. Pricing proposals must include separate line items for design and permitting, holding tank and grinder pump installation, electrical panel and controls, sewer gas vent piping, force main installation at a per linear foot rate, surface restoration, and alternate pricing for sink line installation. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit are scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at 215 Bay Road, Menlo Park, California. The deadline for questions and comments is April 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with proposals due by 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026, via the eProcurement portal. The contract term is one year.

The County of San Mateo has adopted a Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance that may apply to this solicitation, which could provide preference to local vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation and general liability of $1,000,000, motor vehicle liability of $1,000,000, and professional liability of $1,000,000, with the County named as additional insured. All work products and contract materials become the exclusive property of the County upon completion or termination. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation materials.