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43A0510 - On-Call Cultural Resources Environmental Support Services
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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued solicitation 43A0510 seeking qualified firms to provide On-Call Cultural Resources Environmental Support Services throughout California. The contract, estimated between approximately $2.3 million and $3.7 million over a three-year term, is structured on a task order basis and may involve work in any Caltrans district or county in the state. A key requirement includes a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal with an additional 25% small business participation target. Firms responding must submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) by January 7, 2026, following detailed submission guidelines, including strict formatting, documentation, and certification requirements, such as proof of DIR registration and compliance with prevailing wage laws. The solicitation includes regulatory updates reflecting recent U.S. Department of Transportation rules for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, California Executive Orders on Generative Artificial Intelligence usage, and various nondiscrimination and workforce reporting obligations. The selection process uses a multi-factor evaluation incorporating technical presentations, scenario responses, and initial scoring weighted at 25%, with interviews planned for late January 2026 and contract negotiations slated for early March 2026. SOQ submissions must follow the General Services Administration SF330 format and include organizational charts, resumes of key personnel, workforce analysis, project experience, and certifications. Key personnel must meet stringent qualification criteria and be identified in both the organizational chart and supporting resumes. The contract emphasizes professional services compliance, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and adherence to nondiscrimination laws but does not specify physical inspection, packaging, or marking requirements. While the contract is indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) in nature, specific contract clauses typically found in federal FAR sections are not part of this state solicitation. Administrative and legal requirements are comprehensive, including affirmative responses triggering additional documentation—such as workforce data and nondiscrimination plans—and firm certifications regarding past suspensions or conflicts. Payment details, invoicing methods, and contracting officer contacts are not explicitly defined in the solicitation documents.
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Place of Performance
CA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Caltrans is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms that may lead to the award of a contract for On-Call Cultural Resources Environmental Support Services. The work shall be performed throughout California and could potentially occur in any district of Caltrans and county of California. Specific location of the work to be performed shall be identified in each Task Order.
Unless modified by Addenda, RFQ Requirements Question & Answer (Q&A's) must be received no later than seven (7) business days after RFQ advertisement. The estimated contract amount is $2,307,442 - $3,749,594.
5% DVBE Participation Goal Required.
The estimated contract term is three (3) years.
It is the responsibility of the consultants/subs/vendors to identify teams that may be submitting a Statement of Qualifications. The Department has no way of identifying companies or entities that have downloaded the project documents for teaming purposes.
Addendum 1 ¿ DBE, CM, GenAI and SOQ Vendor Information
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