RFP/RFQ for On-Call Geotechnical, Materials Testing and Special Inspection Engineering Consulting Services

The City of Chula Vista seeks up‑to‑three on‑call contracts for geotechnical, materials testing, and special‑inspection engineering consulting services. Selected firms must provide rapid response laboratory testing, field inspection, plan preparation, and special‑inspection services for a variety of public works projects, adhering to prevailing‑wage and the City’s Project Labor Agreement. The contracts have an initial term of roughly two years with options for three one‑year extensions, and each agreement is capped at $150,000 for the initial term and $100,000 for each renewal. Proposers must be DIR‑registered, submit detailed labor and test rate schedules, and demonstrate capability to meet tight 3‑day response times. • Provide on‑call geotechnical consulting, materials testing (concrete, soil, asphalt, etc.), and special‑inspection services. • Must meet California prevailing‑wage, PLA, and DIR registration requirements. • Compensation limited to $150k initial, $100k per renewal; up to three separate agreements. • Submission includes electronic bid via PlanetBids, five hard copies, USB drive, and a sealed fee proposal with detailed rate worksheets.