On-Call Bridge Design Services for Various Bridge Projects

The County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks is requesting qualifications packages for on-call bridge design services for various bridge projects throughout Monterey County, California, under RFQ #10991, with submissions due August 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific time. A local-vendor preference applies to businesses operating within Monterey, San Benito, or Santa Cruz Counties for at least two years with a fixed office address and at least one full-time employee in the area.

Up to five agreements may be awarded, each with a not-to-exceed amount of $1 million over a term of up to five years. The county reserves the right to cancel any agreement without cause upon thirty days' written notice or immediately for cause. No guaranteed minimum or maximum dollar value is provided.

The scope encompasses a full range of professional civil engineering and environmental services for bridge projects, including project management, preliminary design, geotechnical investigation, environmental studies and permitting, utility coordination, right-of-way acquisition, engineering analyses, design, construction documents, construction support, and as-built plans. Services may range from design of new bridges to major and minor repairs or alterations to existing structures. The contractor must perform at least fifty percent of the agreement work with its own organization, except for designated specialty items that may be subcontracted.

The contractor must possess appropriate professional licenses, with preference for at least one licensed Structural Engineer in California, and must have a minimum of five years' experience designing bridge, roadway, and drainage projects in California with extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations including FHWA, Caltrans Local Assistance procedures, CEQA, and NEPA. Selection will be based on demonstrated understanding of services, related project experience with governmental agencies, safety and regulatory compliance record, reliability and service history, compliance with county requirements, and industry reputation for customer satisfaction. Pricing shall be submitted on a separate sealed envelope using a provided rate schedule format with hourly rates for classified positions, remaining firm for the initial three-year term. Estimated contractor notification is September 2026 and Board of Supervisors approval in October 2026.