What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Fountain Valley seeks one qualified consulting firm to provide on-call engineering geology and geotechnical engineering review services for development projects. The selected firm will review geotechnical and engineering geology reports, foundation and grading recommendations, liquefaction analyses, settlement evaluations, expansive soil conditions, retaining walls, deep foundations, ground improvement, and engineered shoring. The contract will run for an initial three-year period with up to two one-year extension options, and eligibility is limited to onshore USA organizations. Proposers must submit all questions electronically via PlanetBids by November 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. PST. Firms must submit proposals electronically in PDF format exclusively through PlanetBids by December 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. PST, with separate response and cost files. An evaluation committee will score proposals based on work plans, key personnel qualifications, past performance, and cost, and may conduct interviews before recommending an award.
Scope of work
- Independent review of geotechnical investigations and engineering geology reports
- Review of foundation recommendations, grading recommendations, and deep foundation systems
- Review of liquefaction analyses, settlement evaluations, and expansive soil conditions
- Review of retaining wall recommendations, ground improvement, and engineered shoring
- Provide clear and concise written comments and recommendations
- Consult with City staff, applicants, geotechnical professionals, and structural engineers
- Complete initial reviews within approximately ten working days and subsequent reviews within five working days
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| General approach and work plans | Not specified |
| Qualifications and experience of the project manager and other key individuals | Not specified |
| Past performance on projects of similar size and scope | Not specified |
| Cost & Price | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified and experienced consulting firms
- Experience with on-call Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Review Services with other jurisdictions and municipalities
- Five comparable project references
- City Business License purchased annually during the duration of the contract
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal Letter
- Team organization diagram and time commitment
- Company Experience
- Key Personnel/Past Performance
- Approach and Schedule
- Understanding of Project Components
- Quality Control
- References (five comparable projects)
- Cost / Fee proposal (submitted as a separate file)
- Electronic acknowledgment of all RFP addenda
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PlanetBids
- Instructions
- Submit via https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/25002/portal-home in .pdf format only, maximum 20 pages including exhibits and resumes, single-sided, single column, portrait layout, 1-inch side margins, 1/2-inch top and bottom margins, minimum 12 pt. font. Upload Response File without cost, General Attachments, and Cost File as a separate file.