CITY OF MALIBU
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS FOR
LANDSLIDE MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING
APRIL 13, 2026
The Technical Qualifications Proposal and Cost Proposal must be submitted electronically and
labeled:
“Request for Qualifications
LANDSLIDE MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING”
“Request for Cost Proposal
LANDSLIDE MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING”
All qualifications must be submitted on or before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, to the
following:
MPublicWorks@malibucity.org
Travis Hart
Interim Assistant Public Works Director
City of Malibu
Public Works Department
23825 Stuart Ranch Road
Malibu, CA 90265
All questions regarding the Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) must be submitted in
writing. Please send all questions regarding this Request for Qualifications/Proposal in writing
via email to Travis Hart, Interim Assistant Public Works Director, at thart@malibucity.org.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
LANDSLIDE MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING
1. Project Background and Description
The City of Malibu, California is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide
Consulting services relating to the maintenance and monitoring for the Big Rock Mesa,
Malibu Road, and Calle Del Barco Landslide Assessment Districts.
Big Rock Mesa:
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles adopted a Resolution of Intention
pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913, Division 12 of the Streets and
Highways Code commencing with Section 10000 (the "1913 Act"), and the alternative
proceedings under the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest
Act of 1931, Part 7.5 of Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code (commencing with
Section 2960), for the acquisition of necessary rights-of-way and certain landslide
mitigation facilities and the design and construction of landslide mitigation
improvements, together with appurtenances and appurtenant work (collectively the
"Improvements") in a special assessment district designated County Improvement District
No. 2629R2 (Big Rock Mesa Area) ("CI No. 2629R2"). Section 5 of said Resolution of
Intention declared the Board's intention to levy an assessment to maintain, repair or
improve the Improvements pursuant to Section 10100.8 of the 1913 Act. On November
7, 1989, following a duly noticed public hearing, the Board of Supervisors adopted a
resolution confirming assessments and ordering improvements be made for CI No.
2629R2.
The Board of Supervisors also adopted Ordinance No. 89-0141 on November 7, 1989. This
ordinance, which was subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 90-0054, adopted on
April 17, 1990, established Integrated Financing District (IFD) No. 2 (the "IFD"), in
conjunction with CI No. 2629R2, for the contingent assessment of undeveloped or
underdeveloped properties in the Big Rock Mesa area.
On March 10, 1992, having determined that the improvements were substantially
complete, the County notified the City that as of July 1, 1992, the County relinquished its
jurisdiction over CI No. 2629R2 to the City of Malibu for the purpose of levying
assessments to maintain, repair and improve the Improvements pursuant to Section
10100.8 of the 1913 Act. The County is still responsible for the levying of annual
assessments to repay bonds sold on behalf of CI No. 2629R2. As part of the City's
maintenance of the existing system of improvements, the City's Geotechnical Consultant
monitors ground movement, dewatering activities, groundwater levels, and water usage
within AD No. 98-1. As a result of the intense winter storms of 1997-98, the City's
Geotechnical Consultant recommended reconstruction of the existing dewatering and
monitoring system, including installation of additional dewatering wells and horizontal
drains in the eastern mesa.
On June 29, 1998, the City Council of the City of Malibu held a public hearing regarding
the Resolution of Intention and Engineer's Report for the reconstruction and annual
maintenance of these improvements by AD No. 98-1. A majority of the assessment ballots
tabulated at the public hearing were in favor of the assessment and a Resolution
approving the Engineer's Report, confirming the assessments, and ordering the
construction of the improvements was adopted.
Malibu Road: On February 26, 1981, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles
(the "Board") established County Service Area (CSA) No. 2 pursuant to the County Service
Area Law (Government Code Sections 25210.1 et. seq.). CSA No. 2 was formed to provide
a source of funding for the installation of a system of permanent pumps for wells
(installed in response to the 1978 storms) and other facilities in addition to funding the
maintenance of these wells and facilities. Upon incorporation of the City of Malibu, the
CSA ceased to exist, and the City became responsible for the operation and maintenance
of these facilities.
As part of the City's maintenance of the existing system of improvements, the City's
Geotechnical Consultant monitors ground movement, dewatering activities, groundwater
levels, and water usage within AD No. 98-3. As a result of the intense winter storms of
1997-98, the City's Geotechnical Consultant recommended new analysis of the
reactivated landslide plane and reconstruction of the existing dewatering and monitoring
system, including installation of the following: a new surface conveyance line, additional
dewatering wells, hydraugers, and slope inclinometers.
On June 29, 1998, the City Council of the City of Malibu held a public hearing regarding
the Resolution of Intention and Engineer's Report for the reconstruction and annual
maintenance of these improvements by AD No. 98-3. A majority of the assessment ballots
tabulated at the public hearing were in favor of the assessment and a Resolution
approving the Engineer's Report, confirming the assessments, and ordering the
construction of the improvements was adopted.
Calle De Barco:
County Improvement District (CI District) Nos. 2608 and 2639 were formed by the County
of Los Angeles to fund the construction of slide monitoring equipment and dewatering
facilities in the Calle Del Barco landslide area. The improvements were installed following
above normal precipitation during the 1977-78 winter storms, when stress fractures in
the roadway along Calle Del Barco were observed. CI District No. 2608 was formed to
construct remedial improvements for the slide.
In December 1985, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works prepared a report
summarizing geotechnical data compiled since the completion of the remedial
improvements constructed under CI District No. 2608. The report indicated incipient
movement was developing in the Calle Del Barco slide and, unless rising groundwater
levels were lowered, movement could persist and a major slide could develop. In May
1986, the Board of Supervisors formed CI District No. 2639 and ordered dewatering
facilities constructed and appurtenant rights-of-way acquired. The assessment district
proceedings for CI District Nos. 2608 and 2639 did not include provisions for maintenance.
While the County retains their authority over the two assessment districts for collection
of the assessments levied against the parcels to fund the original construction of the
improvements, the City is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the public facilities.
As part of the City’s maintenance of the existing system of improvements, the City’s
Geotechnical Consultant monitors ground movement, dewatering activities, groundwater
levels, and water usage within AD No. 98-2. As a result of the intense winter storms of
1997-98, the City’s Geotechnical Consultant recommended new analysis of the
reactivated landslide and reconstruction of the existing dewatering and monitoring
system, including installation of additional dewatering wells and slope inclinometers.
On June 29, 1998, the City Council of the City of Malibu held a public hearing regarding
the Resolution of Intention and Engineer’s Report for the reconstruction and annual
maintenance of these improvements by AD No. 98-2. A majority of the assessment ballots
tabulated at the public hearing were in favor of the assessment and a Resolution
approving the Engineer’s Report, confirming the assessments, and ordering the
construction of the improvements was adopted.
Based on its 2000 findings, the City’s Geotechnical Consultant recommended that a new
dewatering well be constructed to replace dewatering facilities lost in the 1998 slope
failure and increase the dewatering capacity of the current dewatering system. On June
11, 2001, the City Council of the City of Malibu held a public hearing regarding the
Resolution of Intention to order changes in connection with AD No. 98-2 and Changes and
Modifications to Engineer’s Report for the construction of a new dewatering well, annual
maintenance of the existing and additional improvements, and increased annual
maintenance assessment. A majority of the assessment ballots tabulated at the public
hearing were in favor of the assessment and a Resolution approving the Changes and
Modifications to Engineer’s Report, confirming the assessments, and ordering the
construction of the additional improvement was adopted.
2. Proposal Submittal Guidelines
The City is requiring all proposals submitted in response to this RFQ to follow a specific
format. A cover letter shall guarantee that key personnel, or equally qualified
replacements, will be committed to perform the required tasks throughout the duration
of the contract.
One electronic copy of the technical qualifications will be required with each proposal
having been signed by the company official with the power to bind the company in its
proposal.
Technical Qualifications shall be submitted electronically to
mpublicworks@malibucity.org, but must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., May 7,
2026. Proposals may be withdrawn prior to the established date and time. No extensions
will be granted.
All Technical Qualifications will become the property of the City of Malibu and will be
made available for public inspection after an award is made or rejected.
3. Technical Qualifications/Cost Proposal Format
The Technical Qualifications shall be organized in the following sections to facilitate
review by the City. Consultants shall adhere to the page limit stated below. If additional
information is needed, it may be included in the Appendix. However, due to time
constraints, the City may not be able to review the items in the Appendix as thoroughly
as Sections a. through f.
Technical Qualifications shall be limited to a total maximum of fifteen (15) double sided
pages or thirty (30) single sided pages, all letter size. This total page limit may be split
across the Sections a through f as deemed appropriate by the consultant. Large format
pages, including 11”x17” pages, will be counted as two (2) pages.
Technical Qualifications shall include the following:
a. Cover Letter/Executive Summary
Provide a cover letter/executive summary emphasizing the strong points of the
project team, qualifications, and experience. The cover letter/executive summary
shall include the name, address, telephone number, title and signature of the
firm’s contact person for this proposal, and state that the submittal is valid for 120
days. The cover letter constitutes certification by the consultant, under penalty
of perjury, that the consultant complies with nondiscrimination requirements of
the State and the Federal Government. The cover letter/executive summary shall
also include a statement by the consultant informing the City whether or not they
have any exceptions with the City’s terms and contract conditions stated in this
RFQ/P, including, but not limited to, insurance and the Agreement for Professional
Services, and stating that only those exceptions noted in the consultant’s proposal
will be subject to discussion and negotiation with the City. The cover
letter/executive summary shall be signed by a person with the official authority to
bind the company. An unsigned proposal or one signed by an individual
unauthorized to bind the consultant may be rejected.
b. Experience of Firm(s) and Individuals
Include summary descriptions of the company’s (or companies’) and individuals’
applicable experience, and resumes detailing their experience with similar scope
of work. List two contracts completed in the last 10 years with similar facilities
and of similar value. Provide references and contact details for these projects.
c. Team Organization
Provide an organization chart of your team. Describe its organization, and the
responsibilities and level of commitment of individuals within the team. Identify
team’s “key” personnel members. Describe why each team member is proposed
for their respective positions or roles on the team.
d. Project Understanding and Approach/Methodology
Prepare a summary description of how the consultant will address the issues
described below and to complete the Draft Scope of Work presented below.
Consultants are encouraged to suggest modifications to the scope.
The proposal should address the following issues, at a minimum, and others that
the proposer believes to be critical to the project construction and delivery:
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
