Kane Spring Project Independent Cost Estimating Services

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking qualified firms to provide independent cost estimating, scheduling, risk assessment, and GMP review services for the Kane Spring Habitat Restoration Project using a Progressive Design-Build model.

California > Department of Water Resources > Division of Engineering > Project Delivery Branch


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10219992
Nov 19, 2026 10:00 PM
Oct 01, 2026 10:30 PM
$10,000,000.00
3 years 9 months
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
marissa.sharp@water.ca.gov
+19166422887
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA, USA
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Description

The California Department of Water Resources, Division of Engineering, is seeking a qualified firm to serve as the Independent Cost Estimator for the Kane Spring Habitat Restoration Project. The contractor will support the Department's Progressive Design-Build delivery model by independently preparing and reviewing cost estimates at design milestones, evaluating direct and indirect costs, reviewing Design-Builder Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals, and supporting price negotiations through final construction amendments. The scope also includes construction schedule development and analysis; risk identification, quantification, allocation, and mitigation support; review of design documents; constructability, means-and-methods, production-rate, procurement, subcontractor pricing, and value-related analyses; participation in workshops, meetings, site visits, and estimate reconciliation; and preparation of basis-of-estimate narratives and revised estimates. The estimated contract term is from contract execution, expected in spring 2027, through December 31, 2030. The stated contract amount is $1,000,000 to $10,000,000.

Classification Codes
NAICS541618Other Management Consulting Services
PSCR499Other Professional Services
Smart Codes
cost estimating servicesconstruction scheduling servicesrisk assessment consulting
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 1, 2026-Published Date
Oct 14, 2026 09:00 PM-Negotiation-Specific Questions Due
Oct 19, 2026 04:45 PM-Mandatory Pre-SOQ Conference (required)
Meeting ID 299 887 923 835 985; passcode fy2aJ9GY; phone conference ID 448 941 328; dial-in +1 916-573-2034
Nov 10, 2026 12:00 AM-General RFQ Questions Due
Nov 12, 2026-Answers/Addendum Deadline
Nov 19, 2026 10:00 PM-SOQ Submission Deadline
Dec 14, 2026-Estimated Interview Period
Dec 18, 2026-Estimated Most Qualified Firm Selection and Start of Negotiations
Dec 28, 2026-Estimated Financial Documents and Rate Sheet Due
Jan 6, 2027-Estimated DWR Review and Comments
Jan 11, 2027-Estimated Resumes Due, If Needed
Jan 14, 2027-Estimated Requested Negotiation Documentation Due
Jan 19, 2027-Estimated Final Rate Sheet
Jan 19, 2027-Estimated Completion of Contract Negotiations
Feb 11, 2027-Estimated Contract Approval
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation and Employers Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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