2_SOQ_Submittal_Instructions.pdf

This Statement of Qualifications submittal instructions document pertains to Caltrans' solicitation for on-call cultural and paleontological resource services in California's District 8, encompassing Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Caltrans is seeking qualified firms to provide consultation, research, professional, and technical services on an as-needed basis, including field sampling, analysis, and report preparation to support transportation system improvement projects throughout the designated geographic area. Specific project locations will be identified in individual task orders issued during the contract term. Requirements and Question & Answer submissions must be received no later than seven business days after the RFQ advertisement. The contract is estimated at a three-year term with a total value between $1,375,869 and $2,235,787.

Consultants, subcontractors, and vendors are responsible for identifying and coordinating their own teams for submission purposes, as Caltrans maintains no record of which entities have downloaded project documents. Addendum 1 includes information regarding DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) considerations, consultant management requirements, and additional SOQ instructions. The solicitation documents are currently undergoing digital accessibility updates; requestors requiring accessible versions may submit requests through the specified ADA accommodation portal or contact the listed phone number.