03A3789 - On-Call Land Surveying, Right of Way Engineering & Sub Surface Utility Location Services for District 2

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms for an on-call contract to provide land surveying, right-of-way engineering, and sub-surface utility locating services for District 2. The estimated contract value ranges from $1,201,338 to $1,952,174, with a term of three years. Caltrans seeks firms with personnel possessing the required licenses and certifications to perform these services on an as-needed basis to support Caltrans' work within the counties of Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity. The SOQ submission deadline is June 4, 2024, and interviews will be held on June 18, 2024, followed by contract negotiations the week of June 24, 2024. Caltrans has established a 22% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this contract.

The solicitation includes several requirements and restrictions. Consultants must disclose the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and submit a GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet STD1000. Caltrans will not reimburse the consultant for certain excluded activities, such as QL A level subsurface utility location, right-of-way or real property valuation and acquisition, and work on projects in the planning phase. Caltrans also reserves the right to terminate the contract or prohibit work on specific projects in the event of a conflict of interest. The selected consultant must comply with various state and federal regulations, including prevailing wage requirements and the establishment of a code of business ethics and conduct.