RFP Mojave River Watershed Group Receiving Water Monitoring Program

The San Bernardino County Flood Control District, acting on behalf of the Mojave River Watershed Group (MRWG), is seeking a qualified consultant to implement a Receiving Water Monitoring Program mandated by the Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. The program requires comprehensive water quality monitoring at two specific locations: the Urban/Rural Interface (MR-URI) near Mojave Forks Dam and the Urban Downstream Location (MR-UD) near Victorville. Required services include field monitoring, photo documentation, laboratory data quality control, data consolidation, and retrieval of U.S. Geological Survey stream gage data. The consultant will conduct seasonal monitoring of parameters including dissolved oxygen, temperature, flow, bacteria, nutrients, benthic macroinvertebrates, and pyrethroid pesticides in sediment. The evaluation will be based on qualifications and experience (40%), technical review (40%), and references (20%), with a local vendor preference of 5% applied. Proposal submissions are due by 3:00 PM on February 2, 2026, with a tentative contract award in February/March 2026. The contract term is for five years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, with questions accepted until January 19, 2026.

The procurement allows for broad participation, with requirements that consultants register with the Department of Industrial Relations and obtain necessary licensing and permits. Proposers must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000-$2,000,000 automobile liability, workers' compensation, and $1,000,000 professional liability. Prevailing wage requirements apply under California Labor Code, with specific provisions for apprenticeship and labor compliance. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves collaboration among the Town of Apple Valley, Cities of Hesperia and Victorville, and San Bernardino County. The proposal must include a detailed fee structure covering all costs for labor, materials, equipment, transportation, lodging, and per diem for fiscal years 2026-2027 through 2030-2031. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive monitoring requirements and five-year contract duration suggest a significant financial commitment for the selected consultant.