06A3341- AE On-Call Roadway Design & Related Project Development and Construction Design Support Services

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for an on-call contract to provide architectural and engineering services for roadway design, project development, and construction design support for District 10. The scope of work encompasses professional and technical engineering studies including hydrology and hydraulics, electrical design, traffic design, and landscape architecture. The estimated contract value ranges from 2,686,364 to 4,365,341.50 dollars with an estimated term of five years. Project development tasks must be executed within the first 36 months of the agreement, while construction design support may continue for the full duration of the contract. Selection is based on identifying the most highly qualified firm through a two-stage evaluation process involving personnel requirements and interviews. The final score is weighted with the initial evaluation accounting for 25 percent, while the remainder is based on a technical scenario presentation and oral responses. Qualified firms must submit a single unprotected PDF Statement of Qualifications by September 29, 2026. Key compliance requirements include adherence to NEPA and CEQA environmental regulations, Caltrans ADA document standards, and mandatory reporting of any generative AI used in deliverables. The contract also emphasizes the use of certified small, disadvantaged, or disabled veteran business enterprises and requires a comprehensive quality control plan approved by the Caltrans Contract Manager.