Madera County On‑Call Right‑of‑Way Acquisition Services (Solicitation 26‑0011‑RW)

The County of Madera is establishing an on‑call roster of up to four qualified consultants to provide comprehensive right‑of‑way (ROW) acquisition, appraisal, relocation assistance, utility coordination, and related professional services for capital‑improvement projects over a five‑year period. The contract is a “not‑to‑exceed” $1,000,000 ceiling; firms will be awarded task‑order contracts on an as‑needed basis via mini‑RFPs. Proposals must include required certifications, indirect‑cost documentation, and meet strict insurance and licensing criteria. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Caltrans‑approved indirect cost rates and a detailed financial‑document‑review process. • Scope covers ROW estimating, acquisition, condemnation assistance, relocation, utility relocation, property management, and turnkey ROW services. • Minimum qualifications include appropriate California real‑estate, appraisal, or broker licenses and at least two years of relevant experience (five years for project‑management roles). • The award will be made by early October 2026, with the contract term running through 2031; no guaranteed amount, but a $1 M aggregate ceiling for all task orders.