How to bid on Deputy County Surveyor Services for Imperial County

What Imperial County is buying

Imperial County Department of Public Works wants proposals from qualified surveying firms for on-call Deputy County Surveyor support. Work may include reviewing and preparing maps, plats, legal descriptions and other survey documents; field surveying; and research and due diligence.

The County plans to select two firms for three-year contracts with no extensions. Assignments will be intermittent and paid through task orders at the firms’ proposed hourly rates.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 8, 2026. Proposals are due November 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens to proposals received after the deadline, so plan to submit early and confirm your submission is complete.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits surveying firms with qualified staff who can provide document review and preparation, field survey work, and related research on an as-needed basis. The County will score proposals based on qualifications and experience.

Firms should account for prevailing wage requirements for applicable field work. Before field surveys, the consultant must submit a DIR number to the County, and service providers and subconsultants must meet the stated California registration and qualification requirements. There is no DBE goal for this RFP, although goals may apply to particular task orders.

How to access and submit a proposal

Open the bid’s original source to reach the Imperial County listing on PlanetBids. The scope, dates and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a human verification check before the page loads.

To download documents, receive addenda and bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with Imperial County. Review the listing’s documents and any addenda, then submit your proposal through the portal by the stated deadline.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Show how your firm’s qualifications and experience match the listed services. Make it easy for evaluators to understand your capacity for document review and preparation, field assignments, and research, and explain who would perform the work.

Present proposed hourly rates clearly and check that they align with the task-order arrangement. Review applicable prevailing wage obligations and account for them in your approach to field work.

Use the RFP documents to confirm the required proposal format and submission details. Check PlanetBids for addenda before submitting, and leave time to verify that the electronic proposal has been received.