REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Construction Management and Inspection Services Agreements for Public Works Projects with 4Leaf Inc., Consor North America, Inc., CSG Consultants, Swinerton Management & Consulting, LLC, and Zoon Engineering
Report
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides construction management and inspection services for both capital improvement and development projects. These efforts encompass a wide range of work which includes things such as pavement rehabilitation; traffic signal and transportation infrastructure; parks; storm drain and sanitary sewer improvements; and buildings.
With the increased number of projects resulting from the Measure I Bond Program, the demand for additional support is significantly greater than in prior years. With an increased number of projects planned to be under construction simultaneously, DPW will not have sufficient staffing capacity to support all the projects, making consultant resources necessary.
The purpose and scope of the agreements is to provide on-call construction management and inspection services to assist with delivering various Public Works projects, including Measure I bond-funded projects.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to City Code Section 2.105.330, a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was conducted as the solicitation method for this procurement. The factors considered in the award were the experience of the firm, staff qualification, availability, project approach, and customer references. The RFQ was advertised in December 2025, and eight proposals were received from the following firms on January 15, 2026:
1. 4Leaf Inc.
2. Alpha CM Inc.
3. AZAD Engineering PC
4. Consor North America, Inc.
5. CSG Consultants
6. JKL Construction Services, Inc.
7. Swinerton Management & Consulting, LLC
8. Zoon Engineering
The proposals were independently evaluated by a three-member evaluation team with representation from DP...
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