08A3848 - A&E On-Call Roadway Construction Services, District 8

Caltrans is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for on-call roadway construction services in District 8, specifically covering San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The procurement seeks architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive construction management services, including roadway construction inspection, office engineering, and consultant resident engineer support during transportation facility construction phases. Key deliverables encompass construction management, quality control, environmental compliance monitoring, utility coordination, and construction surveying. The RFQ (No. 08A3848) requires detailed SOQ submissions following a seven-section format, with firms required to demonstrate expertise through organizational charts, staff availability, communication plans, and workforce analysis. Proposals are due by April 7, 2025, at 10:00am, with subsequent WebEx interviews scheduled for April 22, 2025. Evaluation will involve an initial SOQ review followed by interviews with shortlisted firms, who must also present an example task order and respond to technical scenarios.

The contract includes a mandatory 20% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and requires firms to comply with California Civil Rights Laws and nondiscrimination requirements. Firms with 50 or more employees must submit additional workforce analysis documentation. The estimated contract value ranges from $18,011,716 to $29,269,039, with a three-year term and a defined fee for profit at 10%, including annual escalation rates. A novel requirement for this procurement is the mandatory GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet (STD1000), which must be submitted after the transmittal letter, detailing the firm's use of generative artificial intelligence tools. Prime consultants for contracts valued at $3.5 million or more must submit independently audited indirect cost rates. Negotiations with the top-ranked firm are scheduled for the week of May 26, 2025, with final cost proposals due by June 11, 2025, and the contract incorporating both federal and state prevailing wage requirements.