59A1415 - Structure Construction Services

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for A&E Structure Construction Services under solicitation number 59A1415, with a response deadline of June 22, 2026. This contract, estimated between $2.68 million and $3.35 million, is an on-call arrangement structured over four consecutive performance periods from May 19, 2026, through May 31, 2030, with annual escalation rates of 1.71% in Year 0 and 3.42% in Years 1 through 3. Consultants will provide professional, technical, and field services for structure construction engineering and inspection, including maintenance, rehabilitation, widening, realignment, relocation, and new construction of facilities. Work is performed under individual Task Orders that define specific project details such as scope, schedule, and deliverables. Compensation is based on hourly billing rates submitted in Attachment 2, with a guaranteed 10% profit fee; no rate increases are permitted after contract execution, and Other Direct Charges like transportation and subsistence are reimbursed at actual costs without markup. All personnel must meet minimum qualification standards, maintain proper licenses, and possess expertise in California prevailing wage requirements. Submissions must be delivered as a single unprotected PDF via a Novell Filr account, following strict file naming conventions and formatting rules including an 8-point minimum font size and 8.5" x 11" page size. Required documentation includes the Disclosure of Potential Conflict of Interest Form, DVBE certification, California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Requirements Form, DIR Web Record Certification, SF330 Part One, Work Force Analysis or employee count statement, Nondiscrimination Program description, and California Civil Rights Laws Certification Form ADM-0076. Firms with 50 or more employees must submit additional compliance documentation. Failure to meet pass/fail gates—such as incomplete submissions, failure to meet personnel qualifications, or direct communication with Caltrans districts—results in immediate disqualification. The evaluation process is competency-based, using a ranking system with negotiations reserved for the top-ranked firm, and all deliverables must comply with Caltrans standards for appearance, organization, and technical accuracy. Work is subject to approval by the Caltrans Contract Manager, with monthly invoicing requiring supporting timesheets reviewed internally by the Consultant’s Contract Manager. The contract enforces strict compliance with federal and state laws including FAR 48 CFR Part 31, 2 CFR