07A6010 - On-call Hazardous Waste Site Initial Site Assessment, Site Investigation, and Feasibility Study Services, District 7

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Environmental Planning, District 7, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide on-call Hazardous Waste Initial Site Assessment, Site Investigation, and Feasibility Study Services in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The selected firm(s) will perform architectural and engineering services to support the maintenance, development, and construction of proposed Caltrans transportation facilities. The estimated contract amount is $6,400,000 - $10,400,000 with an estimated term of 3.5 years. SOQs are due by 10:00 am on December 3, 2024, and interviews will be held on December 18, 2024. Caltrans has set a 23% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this solicitation. The contract will utilize a fee for profit of 10% and an escalation schedule for billing rates over the 3.5-year term. Caltrans reserves the right to procure project-specific contracts for work that exceeds the dollar balance or schedule of this on-call contract.

This procurement is open to all qualified firms, regardless of size, as long as they can demonstrate the required qualifications. Caltrans has not provided information on any incumbent contractors or the current contract environment. The solicitation documents include specific requirements related to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), which must be disclosed and may result in the incorporation of GenAI-related Special Provisions into the final contract or the rejection of SOQs that present an unacceptable level of risk to the state.