On-Call Environmental Site Assessments/Hazardous Substance Liability Assessments (ESAS/HSLAS), Remediation, Storm Water Management And Engineering Services

Valley Water is seeking one or two qualified consulting firms to provide on‑call environmental and engineering services across Santa Clara and San Benito Counties. The agreement is structured as a series of task orders issued on an “as‑needed” basis, each with its own Not‑to‑Exceed fee. The work includes Phase I and Phase II hazardous‑substance liability assessments, asbestos/lead‑based‑paint surveys, remedial design, storm‑water pollution‑prevention planning, and construction‑phase engineering support. The consultant must maintain a California PE license for the Project Manager, a Qualified Storm‑Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD) certification, and at least five years of relevant experience. The total contract ceiling is $1.5 million (up to $750 k per firm) over a five‑year term, with a $500 standby payment if no work is ordered. All proposals are submitted electronically by the deadline, and the selection process includes a technical evaluation, optional oral interviews, and negotiation of task‑order rates. • Perform Phase I/II ESAs and HSLA studies, including site reconnaissance, sampling, data analysis, and liability reporting. • Design remedial actions, develop construction drawings/specifications, and provide oversight during remedial construction. • Develop and review Storm‑Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), support bid preparation for storm‑water BMPs, and conduct on‑site monitoring. • Supply project‑management, coordination, and reporting services for each task order; maintain compliance with California environmental statutes and local regulations. • Provide expert witness testimony, supplemental reporting, and any additional services requested via task orders.