Qualification and Selection of Peer Reviewers

The City of Long Beach, California, Community Development Department is requesting qualifications from peer reviewers to serve on independent evaluation panels assessing structural design projects, with statements of qualification due August 18, 2026 and questions due July 21, 2026. This is a rolling RFQ establishing a pre-approved list rather than awarding direct contracts; the approved list will be provided to project applicants for their selection of individual reviewers.

Eligible respondents must be Structural Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Geologists, or Academics in Structural or Earthquake Engineering. Minimum qualifications require a valid California professional license or a Ph.D. in a related field plus a minimum of 10 years of professional experience. The pre-approved list is available only to individuals, though multiple employees from a single company may apply independently. Professional or Errors and Omissions liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million is recommended but not disqualifying.

Submissions must include a detailed resume, professional references, documentation of relevant experience in structural design and peer review work, proof of California licensure or Ph.D. credentials, current contact information, and a completed Statement of Non-Collusion. The evaluation committee will assess qualifications based on demonstrated competence, professional references, and insurance status.

The pre-approved list will be valid for two years with options to renew for three additional one-year periods. This is a rolling solicitation with additional evaluation periods in Fall 2027 and Fall 2028. Qualified respondents will be notified in writing, and protest procedures are available within five business days of the Notice of Intent to Qualify posting. No pricing is applicable to this qualification-based solicitation.