# West Covina Planet bids #2027-04

Phase I Geotechnical and Geological Evaluation of the Altamira Drive Hillside

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 2027-04
**NAICS:** 541330, 541620

The City of West Covina is seeking a consultant to evaluate hillside conditions along Altamira Drive and recommend next steps for further investigation.
- **Government buyer:** City of West Covina, Public Works Admin / Engineering, Los Angeles County, California.
- **Requested service:** One Phase I preliminary geotechnical and geological evaluation of the Altamira Drive hillside, generally between 2601 Altamira Drive and 2721 Altamira Circle, with the area also bounded by Amar Road, the City-owned sidewalk, and a southern boundary described in the RFP.
- **Scope:** Review available geological, geotechnical, topographic, grading, building, historical, and aerial records; conduct site reconnaissance and visual assessment subject to access; document observable conditions with notes and photographs; and provide preliminary findings and recommendations.
- **Deliverable and follow-on planning:** Prepare a report describing findings, limitations, and recommendations, including a proposed scope, schedule, and itemized cost estimate for a Phase II investigation and, if appropriate, Phase III work. The Phase I evaluation is preliminary; conclusions about damage causation or responsibility are not required unless supported by findings.
- **Named prospective consulting firms:** Albus-Keefe & Associates, Inc.; DNV Energy Services USA Inc.; Envicom Corporation; Fenagh Engineering and Testing; Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants; TerranearPMC, LLC; Tetra Tech BAS, Inc.; The Converse Consultant Group; and Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC. No product manufacturer or OEM is specified.
- **Term:** Anticipated initial agreement term is three months, with an option for up to one additional month by mutual written agreement, contingent on satisfactory performance.

### Description

The City of West Covina is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide geotechnical services for the Altamira Drive Hillside Evaluation. The full scope of services is described in Attachment E of the RFP. Proposals must cover the entire scope and be submitted electronically through the City's PlanetBids portal by November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The anticipated initial contract term is three months, with an extension option described in the RFP.

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