NEW BID DATE*SITE VISIT SCHEDULED: Disney Crossing - Culvert Clearing Services

The County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation, is requesting quotes for culvert clearing services at Disney Crossing within Smugglers Gulch channel, with quotes due August 31, 2026, and a pre-quote conference scheduled for August 20, 2026. This RFQ is reserved exclusively for Small-Local Businesses as defined in County Board Policy B-53; all contractors must certify small-local business status to be considered for award.

The scope encompasses removal of trash and debris from three corrugated metal pipe culverts approximately 8 feet in diameter and 25 feet in length, including minor earthwork to expose the culverts and restore water flow. All removed material must be disposed of in an environmentally compliant manner at an approved landfill. Sediment may be spread on-site on the downstream (north) side without creating obstructive mounds. The contractor furnishes all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and site supervision; locates the landfill; and maintains performance bonds and insurance per the draft agreement. Work hours are limited to 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with completion required within 15 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The contractor must preserve existing habitats, maintain public road access, protect utility structures, ensure no culvert damage, and provide before, during, and after photographs.

The contract is structured as a one-time service with five lump-sum line items: removal from each of the three culverts (A, B, C), landfill disposal, and minor earthwork. Payment is itemized within the contract term. Questions are due August 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The County will not commit to award, reserves the right to procure services separately, and will not reimburse proposal preparation costs. Work addresses drainage obstructions and reduces flooding risk in communities near the U.S.–Mexico border.