12A2404 A&E On-Call Traffic Operation and Traffic Management Planning Services, District 12

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for an A&E On-Call contract to provide Traffic Operation, Traffic Safety, and Traffic Management Planning Services within District 12. The contract has an estimated value between 2,000,000 and 3,200,000 dollars with an estimated term of three years. The scope of work includes support for roadway rehabilitation, facility widening or realignment, construction of new facilities, and connected vehicles infrastructure, with specific deliverables defined through individual Task Orders. Selection is based on a dual process consisting of an initial SOQ evaluation accounting for 25 percent of the final score and interviews for short-listed firms accounting for the remaining 75 percent. The contract utilizes a fixed pricing structure for its term, with a 10 percent profit fee and a defined annual escalation schedule ranging from 1.71 to 3.42 percent. Key requirements include compliance with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, California's Prevailing Wage Law, and ADA Section 508 accessibility standards. Additionally, the contract mandates adherence to Executive Order N-12-23 regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence. All deliverables must be approved by the Caltrans Contract Manager, and the consultant is required to maintain a safe working environment and obtain specific insurance coverage if working within railroad jurisdictions. Submissions must be made electronically as a single unprotected PDF via a Novell Filer account by September 14, 2026.