Construction Management Support Services for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between Interstate 5 and State Route 91

The contract engages a qualified consultant to provide construction inspection and administrative support services for the State Route 55 Improvement Project in Orange County, California, covering the corridor between Interstate 5 and State Route 91. The scope encompasses a broad range of services including roadway and structural inspection, CPM scheduling, claims support, materials testing, electrical inspections, and office engineering functions. The consultant’s personnel will operate under the guidance of the Caltrans Resident Engineer (RE) and will assist Caltrans in construction management and contract administration, including providing a fully equipped field office to support onsite operations for all project stakeholders. The project, jointly overseen by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Caltrans, includes adding lanes and operational improvements with construction targeted from January 2027 through April 2029. The solicitation process focuses heavily on the qualifications and organizational structure of the proposing firms, with evaluation factors emphasizing staffing and project organization (40%), a detailed and practical work plan (40%), and the firm’s overall qualifications (20%). Proposals are required to demonstrate compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, safety standards (including Caltrans’ Level 2 Health, Safety and Environmental Specifications), and contract administration protocols. The agreement entails monthly invoicing on a time-and-expense basis with retention clauses and progress reporting requirements. Compliance with prevailing wage laws, small business subcontracting encouragement, conflict of interest prohibitions, and ethical conduct standards is mandated, with specific restrictions preventing firms awarded this contract from participating in the subsequent construction contract for the same project. Final acceptance and oversight authority rest with Caltrans, which administers the construction contract and ensures adherence to established quality and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.