Pre-Qualification: US 101 Express Lanes Phase 5

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for the US 101 Express Lanes Phase 5 project, identified as solicitation C26031F. This project involves converting existing High Occupancy Vehicle lanes into express lanes and constructing a new second express lane along US Highway 101, extending from the US 101/SR 237 interchange in Sunnyvale to the East Taylor Street Overcrossing in San Jose. The estimated construction cost ranges from 150 million to 165 million dollars, with an estimated performance duration of 1,270 calendar days. To be eligible, the prime contractor must possess California-issued Class A, C-8, C-10, and HAZ certifications, which may be held by the prime or in conjunction with subcontractors. The procurement process begins with a pre-qualification phase to establish a list of approved bidders who will then be invited to submit sealed bids. Evaluation is based on a scoring matrix with a maximum of 120 points; a score below 55 results in disqualification, while scores of 72 or higher on two interviews typically ensure pre-qualification. Bidders must submit their electronic packages via the VTA eProcurement portal by October 29, 2026. Requirements for submission include a signed Statement of Qualification Certification, financial statements, and disclosures regarding bonding history, safety compliance, and debarment. Any material false statements provided during this process may preclude a firm from doing business with VTA for three years.