Inspector of Record (IOR) Services for Project 21055 Santa Maria Probation Juvenile Justice Center Units 1/2/3 Remodel

The County of Santa Barbara General Services Department is requesting Statements of Qualification and sealed Cost Proposals from qualified firms or individuals for Inspector of Record services on the Santa Maria Probation Juvenile Justice Center Units 1/2/3 Remodel Project, with submissions due September 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via Public Purchase.

The scope encompasses full-cycle construction inspection for a remodel project at 4263 California Boulevard, Santa Maria, involving cell door replacements, automated locking systems, security system upgrades, ADA-compliant shower rooms, and new finishes across Units 1, 2, and 3. Unit 1 and 2 upgrades target higher security standards; Unit 3 creates lower security housing. Construction runs July 19, 2026 to September 11, 2027 (419 days). The estimated construction value is $5.801 million. The awardee will be an independent contractor, not a County employee.

Evaluation is divided equally across five criteria at 20 points each: completeness of submission, personnel experience and qualifications, depth and quality of performance, technical and management approach, and availability (100 points total). Cost proposals are opened only for the highest-ranked qualifications proposer; all costs are not-to-exceed, and travel to meetings must be included in quoted fees with no separate reimbursable-expense billing unless pre-approved in writing.

The awardee must execute the County's standard Professional Services Agreement without modifications, comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, maintain Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration, obtain a County business license, and provide insurance and indemnification per the sample contract. Written questions are due September 8, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-RFQ/P meeting is available. Contract award is anticipated September 25, 2026, with Notice to Proceed October 2, 2026.