On-Call Professional Consulting Services for Parks Projects: Geotechnical Engineering Services

The County of San Mateo is seeking on-call professional consulting services for parks projects, specifically geotechnical engineering services. The selected contractor will provide services on an as-needed basis, including site investigations, slope stability evaluations, foundation design, and construction monitoring. The contractor will also be required to provide geotechnical reports and related documentation. The County is looking for a contractor with experience in providing geotechnical services on public works, parks, or infrastructure projects. The contractor must have a licensed California Professional Geotechnical Engineer on staff and maintain appropriate insurance coverage. Some of the key services that the contractor will be expected to provide include: • Slope stability evaluations and design recommendations • Design of slide repair mechanisms, including retaining structures • Identification of appropriate erosion control measures and strategies for coastal environments, creek corridors, and other sensitive areas • Site inspections, monitoring, and observation during construction or other geotechnical activities • Subsurface investigations, including borings, test pits, and hazard assessments • Foundation design and related recommendations for new structures or improvements • Compaction and materials testing to ensure conformance with project requirements • Special inspections, including but not limited to soils, concrete, masonry, and structural steel • Soils-structure interaction analysis • Preparation of geotechnical reports, analyses, and other documentation • Peer review of geotechnical reports, plans, and calculations, as requested • Other geotechnical tasks customarily performed by licensed geotechnical engineers