Elena-Blanca Pressure Zone Consolidation Design RFP
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Morro Bay |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Bid Title: |
Elena-Blanca Pressure Zone Consolidation Design RFP
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| Category: | Professional Services |
| Status: | Open |
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Request for Proposals
ELENA-BLANCA PRESSURE ZONE CONSOLIDATION DESIGN AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION
City of Morro Bay
595 Harbor St
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Key Request for Proposal Dates
Key Milestone
Schedule
RFP Issued
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Mandatory Site Walk*
Monday, January 5, 2026
Submit Questions By
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Responses to Questions Posted By
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Submit Proposals By
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Oral Virtual Interviews (Tentative)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Consultant Selection & Negotiation
City Council Authorization
Tentative Project Start Date
Tentative Project Design Completion Date
Friday, February 13, 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Monday, March 2, 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026
*The mandatory site walk will be held at 3:00 pm at the Elena water tanks located at
676 Elena St.
Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to:
Matthew Evers
Utilities Project Manager
Mevers@morrobayca.gov
All Questions must be submitted no later than Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
PROPOSALS DUE Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Request for Proposals
City of Morro Bay
Elena-Blanca Pressure Zone Consolidation Project Design and ESDC Support Services
PUBLIC NOTICE
Request for Proposals for Professional Services
CITY OF MORRO BAY
ELENA-BLANCA PRESSURE ZONE CONSOLIDATION DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DURING
CONSTRUCTION
The City of Morro Bay (City) is requesting technical and cost proposals from qualified firms, consultants, or
individuals for design services for the Elena-Blanca Pressure Zone Consolidation Project and associated
Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) as part of the City water system infrastructure upgrades
outlined in the OneWater Plan.
No proposer (Consultant) shall discriminate in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national
origin, ancestry, disability, gender, or religion. No qualified handicapped person shall, on the basis of
handicap, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to
discrimination in any matter leading to the award of contract.
The Consultant shall be responsible for preparing an effective, clear, and concise proposal. The Proposal shall
be in pdf format and submitted on a usb portable drive to the address below and also sent via email to
mevers@morrobayca.gov.
All proposals must be received before Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the address below
City of Morro Bay
ATTN: Matthew Evers, Utilities Project Manager
595 Harbor St
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Proposals received after the date and time specified will not be considered. Also, the not-to-exceed
project budget and cost proposal must be submitted on the usb drive in a separate password
protected pdf file named “Cost Proposal” as a companion document to the proposal.
There is no expressed or implied obligation for the City to reimburse the responding firms for any
expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. The City reserves the right to
reject any or all proposals submitted, to waive any irregularities or informalities not affected by law,
to evaluate the proposals submitted, and to award the contract according to the proposal which
best serves the interests of the City. All proposals will be compared on the basis of the Consultant’s
demonstrated understanding of the scope of work to be performed, methods and procedures to be
used, management, personnel and experience, and consultation and coordination with the City.
Proposals are not publicly opened (disclosed).
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Request for Proposals
City of Morro Bay
Elena-Blanca Pressure Zone Consolidation Project Design and ESDC Support Services
Any changes, additions, or deletions to this Request for Proposal will be in the form of addenda
issued by the City. Addenda will be posted on the City’s website
(https://www.morrobayca.gov/bids.aspx) where the RFP is posted. Prospective proposers must
check the website for addenda or other relevant new information during the response period. The
City is not responsible for the failure of any prospective proposer to receive such addenda. All
addenda so issued shall become a part of this Request for Proposal.
Matthew Evers
Utilities Project Manager
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Request for Proposals
City of Morro Bay
Elena-Blanca Pressure Zone Consolidation Project Design and ESDC Support Services
Table of Contents
I. Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 5
A. Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 5
B. Background Information ....................................................................................................... 5
C. Project Budget ...................................................................................................................... 7
D. Project Overview................................................................................................................... 7
II. Scope of Services.......................................................................................................................... 9
A. Scope of Work (for Phase 1) ................................................................................................. 9
B. City Responsibilities ............................................................................................................ 13
III. Proposal Award Schedule........................................................................................................... 14
IV. Proposal Content and Organization ........................................................................................... 15
A. Cover Letter ........................................................................................................................ 15
B. Firm Description.................................................................................................................. 15
C. Consultant Project Team Description ................................................................................. 15
D. Qualifications and References ............................................................................................ 16
E. Project Understanding and Technical Approach ................................................................ 16
F. Scope of Work..................................................................................................................... 16
G. Project Schedule/Work Plan ............................................................................................... 16
H. Cost Proposal ...................................................................................................................... 16
I. Exceptions ........................................................................................................................... 17
V. Proposal Evaluation and Selection ............................................................................................. 17
A. Evaluation Factors............................................................................................................... 17
A. Competitive Selection ......................................................................................................... 18
VI. General Conditions..................................................................................................................... 18
A. Contract Agreement and Insurance Requirements. ........................................................... 18
B. Legal Responsibilities. ......................................................................................................... 20
C. Reservations, Pre-contractual Expenses, and Limitations.................................................. 20
D. Business License.................................................................................................................. 20
E. Joint Offers.......................................................................................................................... 20
F. Public Records and Proprietary Information. ..................................................................... 21
G. Right to Cancel and Amend. ............................................................................................... 21
H. Withdrawal of Proposals..................................................................................................... 21
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Request for Proposals
City of Morro Bay
Elena-Blanca Pressure Zone Consolidation Project Design and ESDC Support Services
I. Rejection of Proposals. ....................................................................................................... 21
J. Additional Information. ...................................................................................................... 21
K. Conflict of Interest. ............................................................................................................. 21
L. Release of Public Information............................................................................................. 22
M. Non-Assignment.................................................................................................................. 22
N. Collusion.............................................................................................................................. 22
O. Debarment. ......................................................................................................................... 22
P. Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance. .................................................................... 22
Q. Evaluation and Award of Contract...................................................................................... 23
R. Proposal Pricing Guidelines. ............................................................................................... 24
S. Negotiations........................................................................................................................ 24
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