REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, GEOTECHNICAL AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ? PHASE I, II & III

The City of Calexico is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced construction management, geotechnical and field inspection professionals to provide Construction Management, Geotechnical and Inspection Services for Alley Improvement Project – Phase I, II & III. The services are anticipated to be full time for the duration of the construction work, which will be completed by private contract secured through the public bidding process.

The purpose of the Request for Proposals (RFP) is to provide the City of Calexico with the assurance that this City administered project is constructed in substantial compliance with the plans and specifications and that all local, state, and federal provisions (where applicable) which may be required due to the specific funding requirements are adhered to. An important objective is to maintain a level of high quality Construction Management, Geotechnical and Inspection Services through appropriate documentation and workflow methodology in the most cost-effective manner possible.

The contract will be regulated according to the provisions of all federal, state and local laws and ordinances that are applicable. This includes compliance with prevailing wage rates and their payment in accordance with California Labor Code, Section 1774. All Service Providers and sub-consultant(s) shall pay all workers not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed, pursuant to sections 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code. Prevailing wage rates are available on the Internet at: http://www.dir.ca.gov. All Service Providers and sub-consultant(s) shall comply with the registration and qualification requirements pursuant to sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 of the California Labor Code.

The City of Calexico is proposing to pave approximately 3.46 miles of unpaved alleyways in Calexico. The Alley Improvement Project – Phase I, II & III will consist of grading base and subgrade preparation for installation of class II base, remove and replace concrete curb and gutter, driveways, surveying work, utility adjustments and traffic control. There are sections of gutter that do not have a proper drainage slope, consequently, the contractor’s surveyor must survey these areas to provide a positive flow profile so the street can drain by gravity. These survey elevations (plan & profile) must be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval.

Consultant must submit five (5) copies of their proposal with original Consultant signature. The proposal must be formatted in accordance with the instructions of this RFP. Promotional material may be attached, but are not necessary and will not be considered as meeting any of the requirements of this RFP. Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked “RFP for Construction Management, Geotechnical and Inspection Services for Alley Improvement Project – Phase I, II & III” and delivered on or before 2:00p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 to:

Office of the City Clerk
City Hall
City of Calexico
608 Heber Avenue
Calexico, CA 92231

Late, emailed or facsimile proposals will not be accepted. It is the proposer’s responsibility to assure that its proposal is delivered and received at the location specified herein, on or before the date and hour set. Proposals received after the date and time specified will not be considered.

Copy of the Request for Proposals can be obtained at the Public Works Department, 549 Pierce Avenue, Calexico, Calexico, California 92231 or by visiting the City of Calexico website at www.calexico.ca.gov. Consultant will be required to obtain a City of Calexico Business License once proposal is awarded.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Public Works Department at 760/768-2160.

Lilliana Falomir

Public Works Manager – Administrative

City of Calexico