UH21003 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN SOUTH BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN
SOUTH BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY
FOR THE CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
(PROJECT NO. UH21003)
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE HOUR OF
2:00 O'CLOCK P.M., THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026,
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY HALL,
501 WEST WEBER AVENUE, BLDG. 1, 1ST FLOOR
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA 95203

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN
SOUTH BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY
PROJECT NO. UH21003
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS ................................................................................... 1
PROPONENT'S CHECKLIST ......................................................................................... 2
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................. 3
1.1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) PROCESS .................................................. 3
1.2 INVITATION TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL ............................................................. 3
1.3 LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE ..................................................................... 3
1.4 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT-PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS ........................... 4
1.5 CONSEQUENCE OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL ......................................... 4
1.6 ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF PROPOSAL .............................................. 4
1.7 RIGHT TO CHANGE OR AMEND REQUEST ...................................................... 5
1.8 CANCELLATION .................................................................................................. 5
1.9 EXAMINATION OF PROPOSAL MATERIALS .................................................... 5
1.10 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATION ................................................................... 6
1.11 DISQUALIFICATION ............................................................................................ 6
1.12 INFORMAL PROPOSAL REJECTED .................................................................. 7
1.13 CONDITIONS IF WORK IS SUBCONTRACTED ................................................. 7
1.14 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 7
1.15 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 8
1.16 INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS.................................................................. 8
1.17 APPLICABLE LAW .............................................................................................. 8
1.18 METHOD OF PAYMENT ...................................................................................... 9
1.19 NOTICE TO OUT-OF-STATE VENDOR ............................................................... 9
1.20 TERM .................................................................................................................... 9
1.21 COMPETITIVE PRICING ...................................................................................... 9
1.22 AVAILABLE FUNDING ...................................................................................... 10
1.23 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE ............................................................... 10
1.24 AUDITING OF CHARGES AND SERVICES ...................................................... 10
1.25 PROPOSAL SECURITY ..................................................................................... 10
1.26 CONTRACT BONDS .......................................................................................... 10
1.27 CHANGES .......................................................................................................... 10
1.28 AWARD .............................................................................................................. 10
1.29 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ................................................................................... 11
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN
SOUTH BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY
PROJECT NO. UH21003
1.30 PRODUCT OWNERSHIP ................................................................................... 11
1.31 CONFIDENTIALITY ............................................................................................ 11
1.32 OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES............................................................. 11
1.33 NON-MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE .................................... 11
1.34 PREVAILING WAGES & CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 12
2.0 BACKGROUND/GENERAL NATURE OF SERVICE ......................................... 14
2.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES ...................................................................................... 15
3.0 PROPOSAL GUIDELINES, CONTENT AND FORMAT ..................................... 17
3.1 EVALUATION PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA .................................................. 20
3.2 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT COSTS .............................................................. 21
3.3 PROPONENT CONTACT ................................................................................... 21
3.4 CITY'S USE OF PROPOSAL MATERIAL .......................................................... 22
3.5 REJECTION OF PROPOSAL ............................................................................. 22
PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................... 23
PROPONENT'S COVENANT ........................................................................................ 24
NON-COLLUSION ......................................................................................................... 25
CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ............................................................ 26
STANDARD AGREEMENT ........................................................................................... 27
EXHIBIT A ..................................................................................................................... 28
EXHIBIT B ..................................................................................................................... 30
EXHIBIT C ..................................................................................................................... 33
EXHIBIT D ..................................................................................................................... 39
EXHIBIT E ..................................................................................................................... 44
EXHIBIT F ..................................................................................................................... 47
Attachment A - Certification of Financial Condition
Attachment B - Pre-proposal Meeting Location
Attachment C - Original Encroachment Permit 16209
Attachment D - 2023 Application Packet to Reinitiate Permit 16209-1
Attachment E - USACE Comment Matrix for 16209-1
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NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Request for Proposals (RFP) are invited by the City of
Stockton, California for specifications for ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN SOUTH BEAR
CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY (PROJECT NO. UH21003) in strict accordance with
the specifications.
The City of Stockton Municipal Utilities Department (City) is requesting proposals from qualified
firms that may lead to the award of a contract for engineering and permitting services for the
existing cathodic protection devices within south Bear Creek levee at Trinity Parkway. Firms will
be responsible for managing and submitting all necessary documentation to complete the
required permitting requirements by the Central Valley Flood Protection Board to execute Permit
# 16209-1.
Proposal forms and specifications are available on the City's website at
www.stocktonca.gov/mudbid and must be delivered to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall,
501 West Weber Avenue, Bldg. 1, 1st Floor, Stockton, CA 95203 up to but not later than,
Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals received.
Information on Technical Data Information on Process/Clarification
Kelly Ju, MUD Engineering Procurement Division
(209) 937-8727 e-mail: procurement@stocktonca.gov
e-mail: kelly.ju@stocktonca.gov
DISCLAIMER: The City does not assume any liability or responsibility for errors/omissions in
any document transmitted electronically.
Bid Flash Post and Advertisement Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC CPMC
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN
SOUTH BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY
PROJECT NO. UH21003
PROPONENT'S CHECKLIST
Did You:
*___ Complete the following proposal documents (FROM THIS PACKET ONLY
SUBMIT PAGES 23 to 26 AND PLACE IN THE FRONT OF YOUR PROPOSAL):
*___ Sign and notarize by jurat certificate the "Non-Collusion Affidavit" form. An "All-
Purpose Acknowledgment" form will not be sufficient.
*___ Complete and sign a "Proponent's Fee Schedule" form, (under separate cover).
*___ Sign the "Proponent's Agreement" form. Include (with proposal) name and e-mail
address for City contact, if different from signatory.
*___ Include your proposal, as outlined in these specifications.
*___ Submit one (1) ORIGINAL (unbound, no staples) and three (3) COPIES of all
proposal documents. Additionally, submit one (1) USB with an electronic version
(PDF) of the proposal and an electronic version (PDF) of the Proposal Fee.
*___ Review all clarifications/questions/answers on the City's website at
www.stocktonca.gov/mudbid
*___ Deliver sealed proposal to City Hall, City Clerk's Office, 501 West Weber Avenue,
Bldg. 1, 1st Floor, Stockton, CA 95203, before Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 2:00
p.m. Sealed proposal shall be marked "Proposal" and indicate project name,
number, and proposal opening date (in the same format below). Please note that
some overnight delivery services do not deliver directly to the City Clerk's Office.
This could result in the proposal arriving in the City Clerk's Office after the proposal
opening deadline and therefore not being accepted.
A) "RFP - ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN SOUTH
BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY"
B) PROJECT NO. UH21003
C) THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Information on Technical Data Information on Process/Clarification
Kelly Ju, MUD Engineering Procurement Division
(209) 937-8727 e-mail: procurement@stocktonca.gov
e-mail: kelly.ju@stocktonca.gov
*If not completed as required, your proposal may be rejected.
DISCLAIMER: The City does not assume any liability or responsibility for errors/omissions in any
document transmitted electronically.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN
SOUTH BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY
PROJECT NO. UH21003
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) PROCESS
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to retain a consultant to provide
engineering and permitting services for the existing cathodic protection devices
within south Bear Creek levee at Trinity Parkway. The Consultant shall manage
and submit all necessary documentation to complete the permitting requirements
by the Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB). The Consultant shall also
determine and provide engineering services to meet and obtain a CVFPB permit
for the existing cathodic protection devices.
1.2 INVITATION TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
Proposals shall be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 9, 2026,
in the office of:
CITY CLERK
CITY OF STOCKTON
501 WEST WEBER AVENUE
BLDG. 1, 1ST FLOOR
STOCKTON, CA 95203
One (1) original and three (3) copies of the proposal shall be submitted.
Additionally, submit one (1) USB with an electronic version of the proposal. The
proposal should be firmly sealed in an envelope which shall be clearly marked on
the outside, "PROPOSAL" and indicate project name, number, and proposal
opening date on the outside (in the same format below). Any proposal received
after the due date and time indicated may not be accepted and may be rejected
and returned, unopened, to the proponent.
A) "RFP - ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN SOUTH
BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY"
B) PROJECT NO. UH21003
C) THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026
1.3 LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE
Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.090 reads as follows:
Preference shall be given to the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and
contractual services from local merchants, quality and price being equal. Local
merchants who have a physical business location within the boundaries of San
Joaquin County, and who have applied for and paid a business license tax and
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN
SOUTH BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY
PROJECT NO. UH21003
registration fee pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.08, License
Taxes, shall be granted two (2) percent bid preference. Local merchants who have
a physical business location within the boundaries of the City of Stockton, and who
have applied for and paid a business license tax and registration fee pursuant to
Stockton Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.08, License Taxes, shall be granted
five (5) percent bid preference. This section is intended to provide preference in
the award of certain City contracts in order to encourage businesses to move into
and expand within the City. (Ord. 2014-03-18-1601 C.S. 1; prior code 3-106.1)
1.4 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT-PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS
Proponent must comply with City of Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) Section
3.68.095, Ordinance No. 011-09 adopted September 1, 2009, effective October 1,
2009.
1.5 CONSEQUENCE OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
A. The City shall not be obligated to respond to any proposal submitted nor be
legally bound in any manner by the submission of a proposal.
B. Acceptance by the City of a proposal obligates the proponent to enter into
an agreement with the City.
C. An agreement shall not be binding or valid against the City unless or until it
is executed by the City and the proponent.
D. Statistical information contained in these documents is for informational
purposes only. The City shall not be responsible for the accuracy of said
data. City reserves the right to increase or decrease the project scope.
E. City reserves the right to increase or decrease the project scope.
1.6 ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF PROPOSAL
A proposal shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of
these RFP instructions and specifications. Any alteration, omission, addition,
variance, or limitation of, from, or to a proposal may be sufficient grounds for
rejection of the proposal. The City has the right to waive any defects in a proposal
if the City chooses to do so. The City may not accept a proposal if any document
or item necessary for the proper evaluation of the proposal is incomplete,
improperly executed, indefinite, ambiguous, or missing.
The City reserves the right to select the successful proposal and negotiate an
agreement as to the scope of services, the schedule for performance and duration
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN
SOUTH BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY
PROJECT NO. UH21003
of the services with proponent whose proposal is most responsive to the needs of
the City. Further, the City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or
alternate proposals, or waive any informality or irregularity in the proposal as is in
the City's best interest.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or portions thereof,
received in response to the RFP or to negotiate separately with any source
whatsoever, in any manner necessary, to serve the best interests of the City.
Additionally, the City may, for any reason, decide not to award an agreement as a
result of this RFP.
Non-acceptance of a proposal shall not imply that the proposal was deficient.
Rather, non-acceptance of any proposal will mean that another proposal was
deemed to be more advantageous to the City or that the City decided not to award
an agreement as a result of this RFP.
1.7 RIGHT TO CHANGE OR AMEND REQUEST
The City reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this RFP. The
City will notify potential proponent of any material changes by posting on the City's
website. No one is authorized to amend any of the RFP requirements in any
respect, by an oral statement, or to make any representation or interpretation in
conflict with its provisions. If necessary, supplementary information and/or
clarifications/questions/answers will be posted on the City's website at
www.stocktonca.gov/mudbid. Failure of any proponent to not have received such
information and/or clarifications/questions/answers shall not relieve such
proponent from any obligation under his/her proposal as submitted.
Any exceptions to this Proposal shall be clearly stated in writing.
1.8 CANCELLATION
The City reserves the right to rescind award of the contract at any time before
execution of the contract by both parties if rescission is deemed to be in City's best
interest. In no event shall City have any liability for the rescission of award. The
proponent assumes the sole risk and responsibility for all expenses connected with
the preparation of its proposal.
1.9 EXAMINATION OF PROPOSAL MATERIALS
The submission of a proposal shall be deemed a representation and warranty by
the proponent that it has investigated all aspects of the RFP, that it is aware of the
applicable facts pertaining to the RFP process and its procedures and
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN
SOUTH BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY
PROJECT NO. UH21003
requirements, and that it has read and understands the RFP. No request for
modification of the provisions of the proposal shall be considered after its
submission on the grounds that the proponent was not fully informed as to any fact
or condition. Statistical information which may be contained in the RFP or any
addendum is for informational purposes only. The City disclaims any responsibility
for this information which may subsequently be determined to be incomplete or
inaccurate.
1.10 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATION
The City will not be responsible for, nor be bound by, any oral instructions,
interpretations, or explanations issued by the City or its representatives. Any
request for clarifications/questions/answers of this RFP shall be made in writing/e-
mail and deliverable to:
CITY OF STOCKTON
ATTN: KELLY JU ERROR! REFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND.
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
2500 NAVY DRIVE
STOCKTON, CA 95206
e-mail: Error! Reference source not found.
Such request for clarifications/questions/answers shall be delivered to the City by
Monday, June 29, 2026. Any City response to a request for
clarifications/questions/answers will be posted on the City's website at
www.stocktonca.gov/mudbid no later than Monday, July 6, 2026 and will become a
part of the RFP. The proponent should await responses to inquiries prior to
submitting a proposal.
1.11 DISQUALIFICATION
Any of the following may be considered cause to disqualify a proponent without
further consideration:
A. Evidence of collusion among proponents;
B. Any attempt to improperly influence any member of the evaluation panel;
C. Any attempt to communicate in any manner with a City of Stockton elected
official during the RFP process will, and shall be, just cause for
disqualification/rejection of proponent's proposal/Proponent's bid submittal
and considered non-responsive.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR EXISTING CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES WITHIN
SOUTH BEAR CREEK LEVEE AT TRINITY PARKWAY
PROJECT NO. UH21003
D A proponent's default in any operation of a professional services agreement
which resulted in termination of that agreement; and/or
E. Existence of any lawsuit, unresolved contractual claim, or dispute between
proponent and the City.
F. No person, firm, or corporation shall be allowed to make or file or be
interested in more than one bid for the same supplies, services, or both;
provided, however, that subcontract bids to the principal bidders are
excluded from the requirements of this section: Section 3.68.120 of the
Municipal Code.
1.12 INFORMAL PROPOSAL REJECTED
A proposal shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of
these RFP instructions and specifications. Any alteration, omission, addition,
variance, or limitation of, from, or to a proposal may be sufficient grounds for
rejection of the proposal. The City has the right to waive any defects in a proposal
if the City chooses to do so. The City may not accept a proposal if any document
or item necessary for the proper evaluation of the proposal is incomplete,
improperly executed, indefinite, ambiguous, or missing.
1.13 CONDITIONS IF WORK IS SUBCONTRACTED
A. The proponent assumes full responsibility, including insurance and bonding
requirements, for the quality and quantity of all work performed.
Subcontractor use for any part of the contract resulting from this RFP
requires prior written approval from the City authority before any
subcontractor work may commence.
B. If proponent's supplier(s) and/or subcontractor's involvement requires the
use of a licensed, patented, or proprietary process, the proponent of the
process is responsible for assuring that the subcontractor, supplier, and/or
operator have been properly authorized to use the process or for providing
another process which is comparable to that which is required prior to
submission of a proposal.
1.14 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Any professional certifications or licenses that may be required to perform the
scope of work will be the sole cost and responsibility of the successful proponent.
A City of Stockton Business license may be required for this project. Please contact
the City of Stockton Business License Division at (209) 937-8313.
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