Resd-pmdb 2026-11 electrical engineering - retainer services

The California Department of General Services, Real Estate Services Division, Project Management and Development Branch is requesting qualifications for electrical engineering retainer services statewide under RFQ RESD-PMDB 2026-11, with statements of qualifications due November 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The State will award up to three separate five-year agreements—one per geographic region (Northern, Southern, and Coastal)—each with a maximum value of $5 million on a fixed hourly-rate basis, with no guarantee of task orders during the agreement term.

All work must be performed under and approved by a professional engineer licensed in California. Contractors must register with the California Department of Industrial Relations as public works contractors and comply with prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Section 1774, including prevailing wage monitoring and electronic certified payroll reporting. Compliance documentation includes Civil Rights Laws certification, Darfur and Iran Contracting Act certifications, and Generative Artificial Intelligence disclosures.

Scope spans conceptual schemes, design documents, electrical distribution and emergency power systems, lighting design, building electrical systems, fire and life safety systems, telecommunications, photovoltaic systems, LEED and Zero Net Energy analyses, bidding support, construction support, and related studies and reports for projects throughout California at various locations.

Selection criteria include firm experience, principal and key personnel qualifications, resource availability, problem-solving capabilities, knowledge of State Fire Marshal and Division of State Architect requirements, LEED and ZNE experience, and public works construction support capabilities. Task orders may only be issued during the first 36 months of the agreement term; the final 24 months are reserved for completing outstanding work. Ten percent retention applies to all progress payments, with escrow provisions when retention exceeds $10,000 and continues beyond 60 days after phased service completion. Hourly rates will be negotiated between the State and selected firms following qualification-based selection.