Key Takeaways
- • BKF, a portfolio company of Long Point Capital, has acquired D R Consultants & Designers (DRC), a Los Angeles-based civil engineering, project management and construction management firm serving public agencies, giving BKF an established foothold in the Los Angeles metro area.
- • The deal lifts BKF to more than 900 employees across more than 20 California offices, according to the announcement.
- • DRC, founded in 1983 and led by President and CEO Wanda Martinez, works as both prime consultant and subconsultant on roadways, highways, and water and wastewater projects for local, state and federal agencies.
- • BKF CEO Darren Riegler, who previously led MNS Engineers, says the combination strengthens BKF's Southern California infrastructure practice and water and transportation work.
- • The acquisition is the latest in a series of Long Point-backed consolidation moves, following the 2026 MNS merger and BKF's acquisitions of Lotus Water (March 2026) and Waterways Consulting (November 2026).
Summary
BKF, a portfolio company of Long Point Capital, has acquired D R Consultants & Designers (DRC), a Los Angeles-based civil engineering, project management and construction management firm that serves public agencies. DRC designs and manages public works projects for local, state and federal agencies, covering civil infrastructure, roadways and highways, and water and wastewater systems. The firm operates both as a prime consultant holding contracts directly with agencies and as a subconsultant to larger engineering firms. Beyond design, it oversees contractors on an agency's behalf from the start of construction through completion. DRC was founded in 1983 and is based in downtown Los Angeles under President and CEO Wanda Martinez.
Ms. Martinez said integrating BKF's regional resources with DRC's institutional trust and municipal experience "solidifies our position as the region's premier multidisciplinary engineering firm." According to the announcement, DRC's clients will retain their local contacts while gaining access to BKF's planning, civil engineering, land surveying and construction management services. The combination gives BKF an established foothold in the Los Angeles metro area and expands its water and transportation work across Southern California.
BKF, founded more than 110 years ago and headquartered in Oakland, plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects for public and private clients in the western U.S. With the DRC acquisition, the firm reports more than 900 employees in more than 20 California offices. BKF is led by President and CEO Darren Riegler, who previously led MNS Engineers. Mr. Riegler said DRC's "Los Angeles roots and entrenched presence strengthen our regional presence and capabilities," adding that the firm is well positioned to lead complex public infrastructure programs from vision through execution.
Long Point invested in BKF in September 2024 alongside management. Long Point had backed MNS Engineers, a Santa Barbara-based infrastructure consulting firm, since 2021, and combined MNS with BKF in 2026, retaining its investment in the merged company. BKF subsequently acquired Lotus Water, a San Francisco-based stormwater, flood control and climate resilience engineering firm, in March 2026, and Waterways Consulting, a Santa Cruz-based stream, wetland and fish habitat restoration firm, in November 2026.
The transaction reflects broader sector dynamics. Public works engineering depends on long agency relationships, as cities, counties and water and transportation districts award contracts through qualification-based selection that favors firms with an established track record. That dependence keeps the industry fragmented, with many small and midsized firms built around a handful of public clients. Private equity-backed engineering platforms have been consolidating these firms to add geographic coverage and technical depth, and federal and state spending on roads, water and wastewater systems has supported demand. Long Point Capital, headquartered in New York City, invests $10 million to $50 million of equity in manufacturing, distribution and service companies with at least $5 million of EBITDA and enterprise values of $20 million to $200 million.
Ms. Martinez said integrating BKF's regional resources with DRC's institutional trust and municipal experience "solidifies our position as the region's premier multidisciplinary engineering firm." According to the announcement, DRC's clients will retain their local contacts while gaining access to BKF's planning, civil engineering, land surveying and construction management services. The combination gives BKF an established foothold in the Los Angeles metro area and expands its water and transportation work across Southern California.
BKF, founded more than 110 years ago and headquartered in Oakland, plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects for public and private clients in the western U.S. With the DRC acquisition, the firm reports more than 900 employees in more than 20 California offices. BKF is led by President and CEO Darren Riegler, who previously led MNS Engineers. Mr. Riegler said DRC's "Los Angeles roots and entrenched presence strengthen our regional presence and capabilities," adding that the firm is well positioned to lead complex public infrastructure programs from vision through execution.
Long Point invested in BKF in September 2024 alongside management. Long Point had backed MNS Engineers, a Santa Barbara-based infrastructure consulting firm, since 2021, and combined MNS with BKF in 2026, retaining its investment in the merged company. BKF subsequently acquired Lotus Water, a San Francisco-based stormwater, flood control and climate resilience engineering firm, in March 2026, and Waterways Consulting, a Santa Cruz-based stream, wetland and fish habitat restoration firm, in November 2026.
The transaction reflects broader sector dynamics. Public works engineering depends on long agency relationships, as cities, counties and water and transportation districts award contracts through qualification-based selection that favors firms with an established track record. That dependence keeps the industry fragmented, with many small and midsized firms built around a handful of public clients. Private equity-backed engineering platforms have been consolidating these firms to add geographic coverage and technical depth, and federal and state spending on roads, water and wastewater systems has supported demand. Long Point Capital, headquartered in New York City, invests $10 million to $50 million of equity in manufacturing, distribution and service companies with at least $5 million of EBITDA and enterprise values of $20 million to $200 million.
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