RFQ - as-needed labor compliance consultation services

The County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, is requesting quotations for as-needed labor compliance consultation services on behalf of San Diego County Fire, with quotes due September 15, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. and questions due September 8, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

The scope covers comprehensive labor compliance support for public works projects, including prevailing wage compliance oversight, certified payroll review and auditing, apprenticeship monitoring, labor standards enforcement, pre-construction contractor orientation, wage compliance investigations, issue resolution, monthly reporting, and records management. The consultant will serve as the primary contact for contractors and subcontractors regarding compliance with California Department of Industrial Relations requirements and federal labor standards. The awardee must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing labor compliance services and extensive knowledge of federal and state labor regulations.

Compensation is task-order based with fully burdened hourly rates for four classifications: Senior Labor Compliance Specialist (125 estimated annual hours at $125 per hour), Labor Compliance Analyst (1,000 estimated annual hours), Administrative Assistant/Labor Compliance Support (100 estimated annual hours), and Compliance Trainer (75 estimated annual hours). All pricing must be firm and fixed for the entire agreement term, inclusive of fees, overhead, fringe benefits, and incidental costs. Travel expenses are reimbursable at GSA per diem rates for San Diego.

The initial contract term is one year with four one-year option periods available at the County's sole discretion, potentially extending through 2031. The County reserves the right to award to one or multiple contractors. Offerors must submit the Offeror's Cover Page (PC600), Representations and Certifications (PC601), and accept the County's Draft Agreement terms, noting any exceptions.