9CA07005.Architectural and Design Services.Northern Region

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Technical Services Division, is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from Architectural and Design firms, pursuant to Government Code §4525 et. seq.
This solicitation is to establish retainer agreements with qualified firms to be used on as-needed basis by CAL FIRE. Successful firms may be awarded multi-year $1,500,000.00 agreements, up to five (5) years, on a fixed rate basis. Task Orders for the retainer agreement for specific projects will be prepared on an as needed basis. The scope of services and total fee for individual Task Orders will be negotiated utilizing the rates specified in the retainer agreement. The State does not guarantee any Task Orders will be made under the agreements during the contract period to the selected firms(s).

Contractor agrees to provide to the CAL FIRE Professional Architectural and Design Services as described herein: Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to provide Professional Architectural and Design Services for infrastructure projects at CAL FIRE's Northern Region facilities as described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work. Task Orders will be issued for specific projects. CAL FIRE does not guarantee a specific number or dollar amount of Task Orders to be issued under the agreement during the contract period to the selected firm.