The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works (Public Works) the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (Flood Control District), and the Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts (Waterworks Districts) which will be referred to in this RFP in its entirety as "County," is inviting proposals from qualified firms to provide on-call engineering and project management support services located throughout County of Los Angeles. Public Works administers the Flood Control District and constructs, operates, and maintains many flood risk management and water conservation facilities and infrastructure, such as dams, reservoirs, debris basins, spreading grounds, channels, seawater barriers, sediment placement sites, storm drains, yard facilities, access roads, culverts, bridges, and others that will require these services. Many of the Flood Control District's facilities were built more than 50 years ago. Public Works maintains and repairs these facilities and implements facility upgrades to meet current local, State, and Federal safety standards. Public Works also administers five County Waterworks Districts and the Marina del Rey water system, and operates and maintains infrastructure such as water mains, tanks, pressure regulating and pumping stations, wells, valves, fittings, and other appurtenances. Public Works, designated as the Stormwater Manager for the Unincorporated Areas of the County, also undertakes the planning, design, and implementation of the watershed management program (WMP) enhanced watershed management programs (EWMPs) that were approved by the Regional Board as part of the 2021 NPDES (MS4) Permit. Public Works' regulatory permits for channel maintenance include Flood Control District channels and drainage ditches for County-maintained roads. Public Works also maintains, repairs, and improves road and bridge infrastructure, adjacent to or affecting channels and streams within the Flood Control District. Public Works also administers the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District of Los Angeles County (CSMD) which operates and maintains wastewater treatment facilities. Information about Public Works, the Flood Control and Waterworks Districts, their facilities, and examples of water resources projects they undertake may be found on the Public Works website. The Flood Control District is also a member of Joint Power Authorities, including but not limited to the Water Conservation Authority and the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Authority, which may undertake habitat restoration and multi-use projects. The objective of this solicitation is to select qualified small, medium, and large size firms to provide the requested services. A total of up to 14 on call contracts will be awarded from this solicitation; 4 small sized category firms, 4 medium sized category firms, and 6 large sized category firm. We encourage you to follow us on Twitter: @LACoPublicWorks for information on Public Works and instant updates on contracting opportunities and solicitations. Proposers must submit questions in writing and request information for this solicitation by 14 calendar days prior to the submittal deadline. If you have any questions regarding this RFP, you may contact Mr. Michael Blackwood at (626) 300-2362 or by e-mail at mblackwood@dpw.lacounty.gov. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this time.
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