SOQ_INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

This is a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions document for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 5, soliciting qualified firms for A&E On-call Generalist Services. The solicitation seeks firms capable of providing architecture and engineering services on an on-call basis to support Caltrans District 5 operations. The estimated contract value ranges from $12,254,154 to $19,913,000, representing a significant multi-year engagement for professional design and engineering support services. Respondents must submit Statements of Qualifications according to the specific instructions outlined in this document, which establish the criteria and format requirements for firms seeking consideration for this on-call contract award.

The SOQ instructions document provides the procedural framework and evaluation criteria that interested firms must follow when submitting their qualifications. The document references Addendum 1, which includes updates regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certified Manager requirements and considerations related to artificial intelligence applications in the contracting process. Firms should note that certain solicitation documents have not yet been updated for digital accessibility compliance, but accessible versions are available upon request through the specified ADA accommodation process. This on-call contract structure allows Caltrans to task individual projects to the selected firm(s) as needed throughout the contract term, providing flexibility in resource allocation for district-wide A&E services.