Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Merced County is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, ON-CALL RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSULTING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY PROJECTS, identified under Solicitation ID: -. Work is to be performed near 345 W 7th St, Merced, CA 95341, USA in Merced County.

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General Project Description

Merced County Department of Public Works is seeking Statements of Qualifications from consultants to provide on-call right-of-way consulting services for various county projects. These services will be provided under a master on-call agreement for a three-year term, with an option to extend for two additional years. Work assignments will be issued via project supplements on an as-needed basis. The scope involves coordination with Caltrans District 10 and compliance with FHWA requirements for federally funded projects. Services include appraisal, acquisition, and condemnation, as well as support during bidding and construction phases.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Project Management, Task: Kickoff meetings, schedule discussions, coordination with stakeholders (Caltrans, local municipalities, USACE, CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, RWQCB, residents, property owners).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preliminary Title Reports.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Right-of-Way Acquisition Services, Specification: Appraisal Reports.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Right-of-Way Acquisition Services, Specification: Appraisal Reviews.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Right-of-Way Acquisition Services, Specification: Waiver Valuations.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Right-of-Way Acquisition Services, Specification: Acquisition Services.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Right-of-Way Acquisition Services, Specification: Condemnation Services.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Support during Bidding and Construction, Task: Preparation of addendums.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Support during Bidding and Construction, Task: Response to bidder inquiries.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Support during Bidding and Construction, Task: Review of submittals and shop drawings.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Support during Bidding and Construction, Task: Review of RFIs (Requests for Information).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Support during Bidding and Construction, Task: Review of Change Orders.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Support during Bidding and Construction, Task: Site visits.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Support during Bidding and Construction, Task: Preparation of record drawings.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services (For general project management, coordination, and support during bidding and construction, including review of submittals, RFIs, and change orders.), NAICS 531320 – Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (For Appraisal Reports, Appraisal Reviews, and Waiver Valuations related to right-of-way acquisition.), NAICS 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (For specialized right-of-way acquisition services, condemnation services, and preliminary title reports.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on November 28, 2025, and was last updated on December 18, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on December 18, 2025.

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