3-Addendum_3_-_CM_Clarification.pdf

This is an addendum document issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts in response to RFQ Notice Number 59A1395 for On-Call Materials Engineering and Testing Services (METS) in District 59. Addendum No. 3, issued on December 16, 2025, clarifies consultant contract manager experience requirements previously outlined in Addendum No. 1. The solicitation seeks qualified firms to provide consultation, research, and professional technical services for Quality Management Assessment activities, including verification through inspection, sampling, and materials testing at fabrication facilities and construction sites on an as-needed basis to support Caltrans Division of Engineering Services. The work will be performed across all counties in California within District 59, with specific project locations to be identified in individual task orders. The estimated contract term is three years with an estimated contract value between $3,345,463 and $5,436,378.

The addendum clarifies that Caltrans requires the Consultant Contract Manager to possess five years of experience as a Contract Manager specifically for METS contracts and a total of ten years delivering METS services. The original RFQ terminology describing "similar services" has been replaced with the specific designation "A&E On-Call Materials Engineering and Testing Services (METS)" to provide clarity on required services. No Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goals are required. All other terms and conditions of the original RFQ Notice dated December 15, 2025, remain unchanged. Inquiries regarding this addendum should be directed to Lisa Pallesen at Lisa.Pallesen@dot.ca.gov.