08A4002 - A&E On-call Roadway Construction Services, District 8

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to establish an on-call contract for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services related to roadway construction in District 8, with an estimated contract value between $3.2 million and $5.2 million. The contract will be awarded through a trade-off evaluation process that prioritizes technical merit and overall capability over price, selecting the most highly qualified firms based on a combination of an initial SOQ evaluation, which accounts for 25% of the final score, and a comprehensive interview phase including a task order presentation, technical scenario responses, and a closing statement, collectively comprising the remaining 75%. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the Novell Filr portal by 10:00 a.m. on June 9, 2026, in a single, non-password-protected PDF format adhering to strict page and format limitations, including a one-page organizational chart, two-page resumes for key personnel, and ten project examples with specified documentation. Firms must also provide certification of DBE and DVBE participation using required state forms and disclose any use of Generative AI if it materially impacts deliverables, along with affirmations regarding conflicts of interest and employment of former Caltrans employees. Performance will occur entirely within California, specifically in Caltrans District 8, under the scope of services encompassing landscape architectural inspection, stormwater implementation, construction scheduling, claims support, and roadway infrastructure upgrades including pavement rehabilitation, bridge repairs, culvert replacement, guardrail upgrades, ADA compliance improvements, and traffic control enhancements. Compliance with Caltrans Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, Construction Manual, federal regulations including the Clean Water Act and FHWA guidelines, and state labor laws governing prevailing wages is mandatory. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and all invoicing and payment will be processed electronically through Caltrans-approved systems following approval by the Contract Manager and Task Order Manager. No formal FAR clauses apply; the contract relies on Caltrans-specific procedural requirements with no structured CLIN pricing provided beyond an indicative list of service types bearing inconsistent or incomplete unit and extended pricing data, confirming the estimate range as the authoritative financial reference.