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a. Approve Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with CONSOR North America, Inc. to provide bridge design services for the Boronda Road Bridge Replacement Project located in Carmel Valley, County Project #1181, Federal Project #BPMPL-5943(150), Request for Proposals (RFP) #10964, for an initial term of three years effective August 18, 2026 to August 17, 2029, with the option to extend the term for two additional one-year periods, for an amount not to exceed $835,000;
b. Approve additional term extensions for the PSA beyond the anticipated five-year term of RFP #10964 with no change in the scope of work or increase to the dollar amount to allow continuity of services initiated during the anticipated five-year term of the PSA, subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel; and
c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or their designee to execute the PSA and future amendments to the PSA where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the amount by more than 10% ($83,500) of the original approved PSA amount of $835,000 bringing the potential overall aggregate not to exceed amount to $918,500 subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel and as to fiscal provisions by the Auditor-Controller’s Office.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with CONSOR North America, Inc. to provide bridge design services for the Boronda Road Bridge Replacement Project located in Carmel Valley, County Project #1181, Federal Project #BPMPL-5943(150), Request for Proposals (RFP) #10964, for an initial term of three years effective August 18, 2026 to August 17, 2029, with the option to extend the term for two additional one-year periods, for an amount not to exceed $835,000;
b. Approve additional term extensions for the PSA beyond the anticipated five-year term of RFP #10964 with no change in the scope of work or increase to the dollar amount to allow continuity of services initiated during the anticipated five-year term of the PSA, subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel; and
c. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks or their designee to execute the PSA and future amendments to the PSA where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the amount by more than 10% ($83,500) of the original approved PSA amount of $835,000 bringing the potential overall aggregate not to exceed amount to $918,500 subject to review and approval as to form by the Office of the County Counsel and as to fiscal provisions by the Auditor-Controller’s Office.
SUMMARY:
The County of Monterey, Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) has identified a need for bridge design services for the Boronda Road Bridge Replacement Project (Project).
The recommended actions will establish a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with CONSOR North America, Inc. (CONSOR) to provide bridge design services for the Project. In general, CONSOR’s scope of work includes preparing construction plans and specifications for the removal of the existing one lane bridge, construct new two-lane bridge, guard rail, street lighting, street paving, stripping of road, temporary access bridge and relocation of utilities.
DISCUSSION:
On December 8, 2025, PWFP solicited Proposals from qualified consultants through Request for Proposals (RFP) #10964 for bridge design services for the Project. On January 29, 2026, PWFP received proposals from six consultants. The proposals were subjected to a competitive selection process that was conducted in accordance with County policies and State and Federal laws under RFP #10964. As a result of this competitive process, CONSOR was selected as the most qualified consultant.
Board of Supervisors (Board) approval would allow for the issuance of a PSA between the County and CONSOR to provide bridge design services for the Project, for an initial term of three years effective August 18, 2026 to August 17, 2029, with the option to extend the term for two additional one-year periods, for an amount not to exceed $835,000.
Attachments A through C are provided for reference and include a draft of the proposed PSA, Project Budget, and Location Map. Attachments D through F include RFP #10964 and Addendums No. 1 and No. 2 to RFP #10964.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Office of the County Counsel, including Risk Management, and the Auditor-Controller’s Office have reviewed and approved the PSA as to form, and liability and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
The total estimated cost of the Project, including design engineering, environmental, right of way, utilities and construction is $9,080,143. The County has secured the majority of Project funds in the amount of $7,611,270 from the Highway Bridge Program (HBP) and the remainder in the amount of $1,468,873 will be funded by Measure X funds. Please refer to Attachment B, Project Budget, for further details.
As shown, the Project budget for Design Engineering and Environmental Services is $1,350,143. PWFP staff directed CONSOR to perform these services in two phases: Phase 1 - Preliminary Engineering, for an amount not to exceed $358,910, and Phase 2 - Final Design, for an amount not to exceed $476,090, for a combined total amount not to exceed $835,000 for the PSA. Phase 3 - Construction is included in the PSA as an optional phase. The costs associated with the PSA are anticipated to be incurred over the next four fiscal years (FYs): 2026-27, 2027-28, 2028-29, and 2029-30.
This Project is included in the County’s current 5-Year Capital Improvement Program and Annual Work Program for Road Fund. Work on Phase 1 of the Project will begin immediately upon execution of the PSA. There are sufficient appropriations adopted in the FY 2026-27 Road Fund 1201, Unit 320015, Appropriation Unit PFP113 to finance Phase 1 of the Project. Once complete funding is secured for future phases of the Project (Phase 2 and Phase 3), the County will issue notice(s) to proceed to CONSOR. If necessary, additional actions will be brought forward to the Board after funding has been identified.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
The recommended action aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan Goals for Sustainable Infrastructure, both now and in the future. The Project’s bridge design services, including bridge removal and replacement, are focused on widening the bridge to provide an additional travel lane and shoulder width, thereby enhancing the safety, functionality, and longevity of the County’s infrastructure.
___ Well-Being and Quality of Life
_X Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
___ Safe and Resilient Communities
___ Diverse and Thriving Economy
Prepared by: Edgard Rizo, Assistant Engineer, (831) 755-5158
Dalia Mariscal-Martinez, Management Analyst III
Reviewed by: Armando Fernandez, PE, Senior Civil Engineer
J. Erich Rauber, PE, GE Senior Civil Engineer
Enrique Saavedra, PE, Chief of Public Works
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Attachments:
Attachment A - Proposed PSA with CONSOR North America, Inc.
Attachment B - Project Budget
Attachment C - Location Map
Attachment D - RFP #10964
Attachment E - Addendum No. 1 to RFP #10964
Attachment F - Addendum No. 2 to RFP #10964