RFQ - benefit assessment rate analysis and engineering's report services

The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health and Quality, is requesting quotes for benefit assessment rate analysis and engineering report services for the Vector Control Program, with quotes due July 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via the County's BuyNet platform. Offerors must be registered professional engineers certified by the State of California — the primary eligibility filter.

The scope covers cost estimate development, preparation of annual Engineer's Reports compliant with California Proposition 218, and administration of two benefit assessments (Mosquito Abatement and Vector Control Service Charge, and Mosquito, Vector and Disease Control Benefit Assessment) collected through the County Tax Collector. Deliverables include determining special and general benefits, updating parcel databases, calculating assessment amounts, preparing final assessment rolls, responding to public inquiries, and assisting with Board of Supervisors presentations.

The initial contract term runs January 1, 2027 through January 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through January 31, 2031. Pricing is structured as line-item cost proposals covering four tasks: Cost Estimates preparation, Engineer's Report development, Benefit Assessment Administration, and Incidental Costs, with separate pricing required for the base year and each optional year. No estimated contract value is stated.

Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance: Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 minimum per occurrence), Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions ($2,000,000 per occurrence), Workers' Compensation, and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 minimum). The County will evaluate quotes on technical merit, experience, capacity, compliance history, availability, price, overall value, sustainability, social and environmental impact, and cultural competency. Questions are due July 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Offerors must submit completed required forms including the Offeror's Cover Page (PC600), Representations and Certifications (PC601), and acceptance or exceptions to the Draft Agreement. The County makes no commitment to award and reserves the right to procure similar services separately.