The County of Lake is seeking proposals for a project to evaluate aquifer conditions and storage potential in Scotts Valley. The project involves reviewing background information, incorporating local data into a hydrologic model, evaluating aquifer inflows/outflows/storage, assessing pumping scenarios, developing a technical memorandum, installing up to three monitoring wells, and preparing a well construction summary report. Proposals must be submitted by May 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM, either electronically or in hard copy. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing by April 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The evaluation will be based on experience, responsiveness, technical competence, past performance, and the proposed work plan. A protest procedure is outlined, requiring written protests within seven days of the notice of intent to award or bid opening.
The bid notice states that proposals must be received no later than Wednesday, May 6, 2026, by 4:00 p. m.
The bid notice states that proposals will be evaluated based on criteria including the ability to meet the requirements of the scope of services, specialized experience and technical competence, past record of performance, and capacity to perform the work in a timely fashion.
The bid notice states that proposers may be required before the award of any contract to show, to the complete satisfaction of the county, the necessary facilities, ability, and financial resources to provide the services specified in a satisfactory manner.
The bid notice states that in case of default by the successful respondent, Lake County may procure the articles or services from other sources and may deduct from any monies due, or that may thereafter become due to the respondent, the difference between the price named in the purchase order, contract, or agreement with said respondent and the county's subsequent cost to obtain substitute articles or services.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice states that a protest must be filed no later than seven 7 days after the date of the notice of intent to award letter and/or formal bid opening, holidays excepted.
