The City of Escondido is soliciting proposals for as-needed geotechnical and special inspection services for utilities capital improvement projects. Proposals are due by 2 PM on June 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted via email by 2 PM on June 12, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous proposal based on qualifications and experience (45%), relevant project experience (25%), references (15%), and cost reasonableness (15%). The selected consultant will enter into a consulting services agreement, with a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000. The initial term of the agreement is through July 31, 2027, with an option to extend for up to three additional years. The city's payment terms are net 30 days from the date of invoice.
The proposal submission deadline is by 2 p. m. on June 18, 2026. The bid notice states any proposals received after the submission deadline will not be accepted.
The city's payment terms are net 30 days from the date of invoice, upon receipt. The bid notice states The city's payment terms are net 30 days from date of invoice, upon receipt.
The award will be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal conforms to the solicitation and is considered to be the most advantageous to the city, based on a weighted criteria including qualifications and experience of the company (20%), qualifications and experience of key personnel (25%), relevant project experience (25%), references (15%), and cost reasonableness of rate schedule (15%). The bid notice states The following depicts the merit and weight of the factors considered in the selection process. Criteria percentages: Qualifications and experience of the company 20, Qualifications and experience of key personnel 25, Relevant project experience 25, References 15, Cost reasonableness of rate schedule 15, Total 100.
Prospective consultants must demonstrate qualifications, competence, and capacity to perform the services described, including relevant licenses and certifications of key personnel, proximity of firms resources, and ability to meet needs promptly. The bid notice states Each proposal shall demonstrate the qualifications, competence, and capacity of the prospective consultant to perform the services described within the timeframe of the table above, and in conformity with the requirements of this rfp.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit. The bid notice states The city reserves the right to conduct personal interviews or require oral presentations of any or all prospective consultants prior to selection.
The bid notice does not require sample submission. The bid notice states The city of escondido is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to provide geotechnical and special inspections services for utilities capital improvement projects cip, on an asneeded basis.
The deadline for submitting questions or comments is June 12, 2026. The bid notice states questions or comments concerning this rfp must be submitted via email to randy manns at ***@***. *. *, with a cc to cricket lichtenfels at ***@***. *. * no later than 2 p. m. on june 12, 2026 questionsdeadline.
The city may terminate a prospective consultant from the RFP process or any agreement if the consultant has made a material misstatement, material misrepresentation, or provided materially inaccurate information. The bid notice states Subject to the city's sole discretion, the city may terminate a prospective consultant from the rfp process or terminate any agreement with the prospective consultant if the city determines that said prospective consultant has: i made a material misstatement, ii made a material misrepresentation, or iii provided materially inaccurate information.
The estimated total value for the services is $100,000. The bid notice states Task orders may be issued nottoexceed 100, 000, and workflow will vary based on the nature city of escondido rfp **** asneeded geotechnical and special inspection services for utilities cippage 3 of the services requested.