Opportunity
San Mateo Opengov #2026-RFP-00559
San Mateo County Solicits Long-Term Landslide Monitoring Services for Seal Cove
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
July 14, 2026
Identifier
2026-RFP-00559
NAICS
541370, 541360
San Mateo County is seeking a qualified firm to provide long-term landslide monitoring services for the Seal Cove area in Moss Beach. - Government Buyer: County of San Mateo, Planning and Building Department - Project Scope: - Establish and maintain a surficial monitoring program for the Seal Cove landslide complex and Bluff Retreat - Install 20 new in-ground survey monuments in protected, traffic-rated boxes - Conduct baseline and quarterly readings using high-precision total station equipment - Utilize GPS-based survey monitoring for difficult terrain and as a backup - Perform UAV/drone mapping and analysis for coastal erosion and ground deformation - Deliver comprehensive quarterly and biannual reports on ground movement - Notable Requirements: - Monitoring network must include both stable control points and active landslide movement points - Contractor must have at least 5 years of landslide monitoring experience - Project Lead must be a licensed California Civil Engineer - Integration of multiple survey technologies for comprehensive coverage - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract Duration: 3 years with an option to extend for 2 additional years
Description
The County of San Mateo is seeking qualified engineering, geological, and land surveying firms to establish and maintain a long-term surficial monitoring program for the Seal Cove landslide complex and Bluff Retreat. The project includes establishing 20 new in-ground survey monuments, conducting baseline and quarterly readings using total station and GPS survey monitoring, and utilizing UAV/drone mapping and analysis. The goal is to expand existing monitoring efforts to provide comprehensive ground deformation data across the residential neighborhood within the landslide complex. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the County's eProcurement portal by July 14, 2026.