Request for Proposals for Biological Services for New River Improvement Project - Calexico Reach

The City of Calexico (“the City”) is requesting proposals for technical assistance from qualified professional consultants to address requirements of the Streambed Alteration Agreement that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued to the City to construct the New River Improvement Project - Calexico Reach (Project). The City of Calexico, as Lead Agency for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) certified a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed Project on April 21, 2020. Qualified entities are invited to submit written proposals for consideration in accordance with this request. These services will be conducted under a contract with the City. The technical assistance consultant entity is hereinafter referred to as “the Consultant” or “Biologist.”

Any contract resulting from this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) shall be regulated according to the provisions of all Federal, State and local laws and ordinances that are applicable. The City requires evidence of general liability, automobile liability, Workers’ Compensation and professional errors and omissions insurance coverage. If the Consultant does not have coverage in accordance with the City’s policies, then evidence must be submitted indicating that such coverage will be effective prior to entering into a contractual agreement with the City. This RFP is available at the City’s website at www.calexico.ca.gov and the City of Calexico, Public Works Department located at 549 Pierce Avenue, Calexico, California 92231.

Consultant must submit three (3) copies of its proposal with original Consultant signature and one (1) unbound, reproducible copy of the proposal, along with one (1) electronic copy in Adobe Portable Document format (“.pdf”) on a CD or portable USB thumb drive. The proposal must be formatted in accordance with the instructions of this RFP. Promotional material may be attached, but are not necessary and will not be considered as meeting any of the requirements of this RFP. Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked “RFP Biological Services” and delivered on or before 2:00p.m. on April 16, 2024 to:

Late, emailed or facsimile proposals will not be accepted. It is the proposer’s responsibility to assure that its proposal is delivered and received at the location specified herein, on or before the date and hour set. Proposals received after the date and time specified will not be considered.

Copy of the Request for Proposals can be obtained at the Public Works Department, 549 Pierce Avenue, Calexico, Calexico, California 92231 or by visiting the City of Calexico website at www.calexico.ca.gov.

Consultant will be required to obtain a City of Calexico Business License once proposal is awarded.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Public Works Department at 760/768-2160.

Lilliana Falomir

Public Works Manager – Administrative

City of Calexico