11A3967 - On-call Environmental Noise Studies Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified architectural and engineering (A&E) firms for an on-call environmental noise studies services contract for District 11, covering Los Angeles County and Livermore City. The selected firm(s) will provide consultation, research, professional and technical services related to environmental noise engineering, including field sampling, construction materials testing, analysis, reports, plant inspection, and testing equipment calibration. The estimated contract value is $1,200,000 to $1,950,000, with a term of three years. Caltrans will hold interviews with short-listed firms via WebEx on May 10, 2024, and the most highly qualified firm will be required to submit financial documents and participate in fee negotiations the same week. The scheduled date to complete cost negotiations and submit the final cost proposal is June 28, 2024.

The RFQ includes a 22% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal. Caltrans reserves the right to procure separate project-specific contracts if the schedule or cost for a specific project exceeds the remaining balance of this contract. The Consultant Contract Manager must have at least 5 years of responsible experience performing contract management duties for similar environmental noise engineering services contracts, as well as a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in the area of the A&E Services.