2026 Quadrennial Geotch Support

Intent

The Mendocino County Department of Transportation (County) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified geotechnical engineering firms to provide on-call geotechnical support services on an as-needed basis. Services will be assigned through individual task orders for specific projects or assignments, as determined by the County.

Firms shall demonstrate relevant experience and technical competence by providing examples of comparable work that reflect their knowledge of applicable procedures, standards, and practices associated with geotechnical engineering services for public infrastructure projects.

This procurement will be conducted using a One-Step Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, in accordance with Chapter 10 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual. Selection will be based on qualifications only. Following ranking, the County will enter into negotiations with the highest-ranked firm(s) to establish a detailed scope of work and fair and reasonable compensation in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.

The County intends to award one or more on-call professional services agreements with a combined maximum total compensation not-to-exceed Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) for all agreements issued under this solicitation. No minimum amount of work is guaranteed under this RFQ.

Please see full Request for Qualifications for more information.

Submission Requirements

Consultants shall submit four (4) copies of their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): three (3) complete paper copies with original Consultant signature, and one (1) complete copy on USB flash drive. The SOQ shall be formatted in accordance with the instructions of this RFQ. Promotional materials may be included but are not required and will not be considered as meeting any of the requirements of this RFQ. SOQs shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked “Mendocino County RFQ No. 260012,” and delivered by 2:00 PM on June 2, 2026 to:

Mendocino County Department of Transportation

340 Lake Mendocino Drive

Ukiah, CA 95482-9432

Attn: Tyler Franz

Late SOQs will not be accepted. Electronic or facsimile submissions are not permitted unless expressly authorized by the County. It is the Consultant’s responsibility to assure that its SOQ is delivered and received at the location specified herein, on or before the date and hour set. The unauthorized use of the County’s official logo is strictly prohibited.

General Requirements

Consultants are responsible for reviewing all provisions, specifications, and instructions contained in this RFQ. Failure to do so shall be at the Consultant’s risk. All SOQs must be dated and signed by a representative authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Consultant and shall remain valid for a period of not less than one-hundred and twenty (120) days from the submission deadline.

All costs incurred in the preparation of an SOQ, including any site visits or related activities, shall be the sole responsibility of the Consultant. All SOQs, correspondence, and materials submitted in response to this RFQ shall become the property of the County and may be subject to disclosure in accordance with the California Public Records Act.

Consultants shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations associated with this RFQ and any resulting contract. The successful Consultant will be subject to verification of non-debarment in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

Time periods stated in this RFQ shall be interpreted as calendar days unless otherwise specified. The County encourages participation in its ePayables program as its preferred method of payment.