Description
The Department of Water Resources is seeking a qualified firm to provide Construction Project Management Services (CPMS) for the Salton Sea Species Conservation Habitat (SCH) Design‑Build Project at the New River. The contractor will act as the on‑site construction manager, handle contract administration, perform inspections, develop project controls, and support environmental and cultural resource monitoring. Work will be delivered via task orders over a three‑year base period with possible one‑year extensions. The solicitation is a Request for Qualifications; firms must attend a mandatory virtual pre‑SOQ conference and submit a Statement of Qualifications by June 30, 2026.
• Provide construction management, contract administration, and on‑site inspection for a multi‑million‑dollar habitat project.
• Deliver project‑control services (scheduling, cost tracking, risk management) and produce technical reports, change‑order documentation, and final as‑built deliverables.
• Support environmental, cultural, and tribal resource monitoring, including coordination with Native American stakeholders.
• Operate under a “actual cost + 10 % fixed profit” pricing structure with annual escalation tied to the Employment Cost Index.
• Must be DIR‑registered, hold appropriate professional licenses, maintain required insurance/bonds, and comply with prevailing‑wage and federal‑funded project regulations.