59A1390 A&E On-call Structure Construction Inspection and Construction Contract Administration Services, Districts 6 and 10

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms for a multi-year contract to provide Architectural & Engineering (A&E) On-call Structure Construction Inspection and Construction Contract Administration Services specifically for Districts 6 and 10 in California. The contract, identified by solicitation number 59A1390, covers a broad geographic scope including eight counties within District 6 and portions of District 10. The estimated contract value ranges from approximately $20.8 million to $33.8 million over a three-year period. The work involves delivering inspection and administrative services related to structural construction, including maintenance, rehabilitation, widening, realignment, and new structure projects, all performed under individual task orders. The consultant must respond quickly with mobilization within 24 to 48 hours after task order issuance and is expected to operate within 30 miles beyond district boundaries as needed. The solicitation incorporates recent regulatory updates, notably involving the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in compliance with the U.S. DOT’s interim final rule effective October 2025, and adopts measures addressing the use and reporting of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) per California Executive Orders. Firms must comply with prevailing wage requirements and demonstrate proper registrations such as California DIR registration, and certifications including small business, DBE, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) where applicable. The contract type is primarily firm-fixed-price or a combination thereof, with task order-specific scheduling and deliverables. Deliverables encompass detailed construction inspection reports, design plans, specifications, schedules, and related documentation adhering to Caltrans and federal standards. Inspection and acceptance are managed by Caltrans personnel who retain final approval authority, while the consultant is responsible for quality control, timely reporting, and submitting accurate, compliant work products. Proposal submissions must follow strict formatting and content requirements, including page limits on resumes and project experience, with adherence to a detailed set of instructions for electronic filing through the Caltrans Novell Filr portal by the deadline of January 13, 2026. An interview process via WebEx and subsequent negotiations are planned before contract award in March 2026. Evaluation factors center on technical qualifications, oral responses, and overall best-value determination, with an emphasis on the “Most Highly Qualified” consultant. Special contract requirements address organizational conflict of interest disclosures, workforce analysis, safety training, personnel qualifications, and data security awareness. The contract administration structure names the Caltrans Contract Manager as the primary point of contact for invoice review, deliverable acceptance, and