Right of Entry Permitting Services

The North County Transit District (NCTD) seeks an as‑needed professional‑services consultant to manage and review Right‑of‑Entry (ROE) permits, Joint ROE permits, Access Authorizations, and related design‑review requests across its San Diego and Escondido rail corridors. The contractor will act as the primary reviewer of applicant submittals (work plans, hazard analyses, insurance certificates, etc.), provide recommendations for permit issuance, coordinate flagging services, track permit metrics, and handle invoicing and monthly performance reporting. NCTD processes roughly 20 permits per month (≈ 160–200 annually), so the work is steady but not guaranteed volume. The contract is a three‑year base term with two optional one‑year renewals, and the total ceiling is about $1.0 M for the base term (up to $1.75 M if both options are exercised). The award will be made to the highest‑scoring technically‑qualified bidder; all submissions must be delivered electronically via PlanetBids by the deadline. • Review and approve ROE, Joint ROE, AA, and design‑review applications for completeness, compliance, and safety. • Coordinate with NCTD’s flagging contractor, maintain a web‑based permitting portal, and produce monthly KPI reports. • Manage cost‑recovery billing, insurance verification, and contract administration for permits and amendments.