City of Lake Forest - Contract Administration and Construction Inspection Services (CA/CI) - 24TO8 / 24T09 (2026)
- Due
- Oct 20, 2026
- 3 days left
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Eric Johnson
- (949) 461-3459
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Lake Forest is seeking proposals from qualified firms for Contract Administration and Construction Inspection (CA/CI) services for two Capital Improvement Projects: Second Left-turn Lanes at Los Alisos Blvd. and Muirlands Blvd. (Project 24TO8) and Meadows Traffic Improvements at Bake Pkwy and Toledo Way (Project 24T09). The Los Alisos/Muirlands project includes constructing second left-turn lanes in all directions, widening northbound Muirlands, restriping, and building pedestrian bridges over the Aliso Creek drainage channel. The Bake/Toledo project provides dual left-turn lanes for northbound Toledo Way, widening Toledo south of Bake, median modifications on eastbound Bake, traffic signal modifications, and constructing a retaining wall. Services include constructability review, bid assistance, submittal tracking, pre-construction conferences, contract administration, labor compliance under DIR, engineering support, progress payments, public relations, and daily field inspection. Proposals are due by October 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by October 9, 2026. The initial contract term is expected to run from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2030, with two one-year extension options.
Project #1: Second Left-turn Lanes in All Directions at Los Alisos and Muirlands; Project #2: Meadows Traffic Improvements - Bake/Toledo; Task 1.0 Preliminary Construction Phase; Task 1.1 Extended Procurement Period; Task 1.2 Project CA/CI Anticipated Construction Duration; Task 1.3 Project CA/CI Additional Construction Duration; Task 1.4 Project Close-out and Documentation Transfer; Task 1.5 One-year Warranty Inspection
Key Personnel (20%), Project Management/Schedule (15%), Scope of Services (40%), Experience (15%), Proposal Quality (10%)
SUMMARY
The City of Lake Forest is seeking proposals from qualified firms for Contract Administration and Construction Inspection (CA/CI) services for two Capital Improvement Projects: Second Left-turn Lanes at Los Alisos Blvd. and Muirlands Blvd. (Project 24TO8) and Meadows Traffic Improvements at Bake Pkwy and Toledo Way (Project 24T09).
The Los Alisos/Muirlands project includes constructing second left-turn lanes in all directions, widening northbound Muirlands, restriping, and building pedestrian bridges over the Aliso Creek drainage channel. The Bake/Toledo project provides dual left-turn lanes for northbound Toledo Way, widening Toledo south of Bake, median modifications on eastbound Bake, traffic signal modifications, and constructing a retaining wall. Services include constructability review, bid assistance, submittal tracking, pre-construction conferences, contract administration, labor compliance under DIR, engineering support, progress payments, public relations, and daily field inspection. Proposals are due by October 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by October 9, 2026. The initial contract term is expected to run from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2030, with two one-year extension options.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Project #1: Second Left-turn Lanes in All Directions at Los Alisos and Muirlands
- Project #2: Meadows Traffic Improvements - Bake/Toledo
- Task 1.0 Preliminary Construction Phase
- Task 1.1 Extended Procurement Period
- Task 1.2 Project CA/CI Anticipated Construction Duration
- Task 1.3 Project CA/CI Additional Construction Duration
- Task 1.4 Project Close-out and Documentation Transfer
- Task 1.5 One-year Warranty Inspection
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Summary Sheet
- Table of Contents
- Letter of Transmittal
- Key Personnel resumes and licenses
- Project Management/Schedule
- Scope of Services proposal
- Experience/Representative Projects list
- Certificate of Proposal
- Cost Proposal
- Proposer Summary Information
- W-9 Form
- Public Works Contractor Registration Certification
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/lakeforestca
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Lake Forest, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Lake Forest?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/lakeforestca. For questions, contact Eric Johnson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Lake Forest in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Eric Johnson at (949) 461-3459. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project #1: Second Left-turn Lanes in All Directions at Los Alisos and Muirlands; Project #2: Meadows Traffic Improvements - Bake/Toledo; Task 1.0 Preliminary Construction Phase; Task 1.1 Extended Procurement Period; Task 1.2 Project CA/CI Anticipated Construction Duration; Task 1.3 Project CA/CI Ad. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Key Personnel (20%), Project Management/Schedule (15%), Scope of Services (40%), Experience (15%), Proposal Quality (10%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 20, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Summary Sheet, Table of Contents, Letter of Transmittal, Key Personnel resumes and licenses, Project Management/Schedule, Scope of Services proposal, Experience/Representative Projects list, Certifica. Review the full document from City of Lake Forest for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lake Forest, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.