59A1428 - A&E On-Call Water & Wastewater Project Development and Construction Design Support Services, District 59.

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for an on-call Architectural and Engineering contract to provide water and wastewater project development and construction design support services for District 59. The scope of work includes professional and technical engineering studies, field sampling, reports, and design services for systems at various state transportation facilities, including safety and emergency projects. This effort may extend to any Caltrans district or county within California. The estimated contract value ranges from $3,600,000 to $5,850,000 with an anticipated term of five years. Selection will be based on a dual process consisting of an initial evaluation of SOQs, which accounts for 25 percent of the final score, followed by interviews with short-listed firms. These interviews will include a presentation on an example task order and responses to technical scenario questions to identify the most highly qualified firm. Consultants must comply with strict submittal guidelines, including specific PDF naming conventions and the provision of a communication plan and workforce analysis. Key requirements include adherence to California Government Code and ADA accessibility standards, as well as compliance with prevailing wage laws and nondiscrimination programs. Firms must disclose the use of Generative AI and provide documentation for DBE and DVBE participation. Contract administration involves monthly itemized invoicing approved by the Caltrans Contract Manager, with reimbursements for direct charges provided at actual cost without markups.