Professional engineering services:This contract is necessary for Caltrans to access pavement preservation expertise through Chico State Enterprises…

The California Department of Transportation has awarded a three-year non-information technology services contract to Chico State Enterprises for professional engineering services in pavement preservation. The contract, identified as NON-IT Services_UC, CSU, Community Colleges, and foundations / auxiliaries CT-56A0896, was executed on June 15, 2026, with a completion date of June 14, 2029. The total contract value is $940,000.00, representing compensation for access to specialized pavement preservation expertise through the Chico State Enterprises California Pavement Preservation Center.

This engagement addresses resource constraints within the California Department of Transportation by leveraging external professional engineering capabilities for pavement preservation activities. The single line item contract delivers comprehensive professional engineering services on an lump-sum basis valued at $940,000.00 over the three-year performance period. The arrangement enables Caltrans to maintain critical pavement preservation programs while supplementing internal resource limitations through the specialized expertise available at the contracting institution.