Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Construction Project Management Services to Assist the Department in Analysis and Resolution of Construction Disputes and Claims, identified under Solicitation ID: 0000037806. Work is to be performed near 9838 Old Placerville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827, USA in Sacramento County.

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General Project Description

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a firm to provide construction project management services specializing in the analysis and resolution of construction claims and disputes. These services are for new construction and renovation projects funded from Fiscal Years 2021/2022 through 2025/2026. The scope includes three phases: Phase I (Construction) involves reviewing disputes, analyzing issues for merit, entitlement, and damages, and providing draft recommendations. Phase II (Administrative Claim Review) includes evaluating claims for compliance, supporting documentation, entitlement, merit, and costs; reviewing CDCR project files; preparing chronologies; analyzing contractor schedules and productivity; recommending causation and liability for damages and delays; analyzing project cost records and financial records; assessing liability and costs for settlement; assessing retention and liquidated damages; attending meetings; supporting negotiations; preparing draft claim review reports; interviewing personnel; and conducting site visits. Phase III (Arbitration) involves acting as an expert witness, providing testimony at depositions and hearings, and attending arbitrations, meetings, negotiations, and mediations. Additional dispute/claim resolution services, such as mediation services and special projects involving review and analysis of construction project work (e.g., design/construction defects, documentation, schedules, cost records), may also be required.

General Bid Items

Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Phase I – Construction Dispute Resolution Services: Review disputes, analyze issues for merit, entitlement, and damages, and provide draft recommendations to CDCR.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Phase II – Administrative Claim Review Services: Evaluate claims for format compliance, supporting documentation, entitlement, merit, and costs; review CDCR project files; prepare chronologies; analyze schedules, productivity, causation, liability for damages/delays, and financial cost records; provide recommendations for settlement; assess Agreement retention, including liquidated damages; attend meetings; support claim negotiations or mediation; prepare draft claim review reports; interview personnel; and perform site visits as required.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Phase III – Arbitration Services: Act as an expert witness and provide testimony at depositions and hearings; attend depositions and arbitration hearings; attend meetings, negotiations, and mediations.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Additional Dispute/Claim Resolution Services: Provide mediation services (including support in third-party mediator selection and participation) and special projects (including review and analysis of construction project work such as design/construction defects, documentation, schedules, cost records, estimates, and processes).

NAICS Classification

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, Other Accounting Services, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 19, 2026, and was last updated on February 19, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on February 26, 2026.

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