On-Call Engineering Management Services

The City of Chico’s Public Works Engineering Department is seeking qualified consulting firms to serve as an on‑call engineering management resource. Under a three‑year master agreement (with two optional one‑year extensions), the selected consultant will receive task orders for a variety of services—including project administration, management, consultant procurement, bidding, construction oversight, program management, plan review, permitting, and right‑of‑way/utility coordination—on federally, state, and locally funded transportation projects. The contract’s total ceiling is $500,000, with anticipated weekly effort of 10‑30 hours. Proposers must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and a password‑protected cost proposal by December 7, 2026. Evaluation will consider experience, staffing, and compliance with Caltrans LAPM requirements. The award is expected in January 2027, with work performed both on‑site at the City’s engineering office and remotely across Butte County. • Master agreement (3 yr, optional 2 yr extensions) with task‑order flexibility • Scope covers administration, project management, procurement, bidding, construction oversight, program management, permitting, ROW & utilities • Minimum $500 K contract ceiling; anticipated 10‑30 hrs/week • Requires Registered Professional Civil Engineer and familiarity with Caltrans LAPM • SOQ & cost proposal due Dec 7, 2026; award expected Jan 2027