12A2402 - A&E On-call Roadway Construction Services, District 12

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for A&E On-call Roadway Construction Services in District 12. This project-specific contract supports the construction phase of the SR-241 and SR-91 Express Connector Project, a 9.1-mile tolled median-to-median connector. The estimated contract value ranges from $9,120,000 to $14,820,000 with an estimated term of three years. Requested services include roadway construction inspection and office engineering, construction claims support, CPM scheduling, materials sampling and testing, and construction stormwater implementation. The construction phase is expected to span 42 months, from November 2026 to May 2030, with work performed primarily in Orange County. Qualified firms must submit a single unprotected PDF via a Novell Filr account by September 4, 2026. The selection process is based on the most highly qualified firm, with the initial evaluation accounting for 25 percent and the final interview and presentation accounting for 75 percent of the total score. Key personnel, including inspectors and claims support, must be Registered Professional Engineers licensed in California. The contract requires strict adherence to Caltrans Standard Plans and the Construction Manual, as well as compliance with DBE participation goals, DIR registration for prevailing wages, and California Executive Order N-12-23 regarding the use of Generative AI. Final costs will be determined through negotiations following the selection of the top-ranked firm.