12A2302 On-Call Biological Services in Orange County, District 12
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12A2302
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Lisa Pallesen lisa.pallesen@dot.ca.gov (279) 599-1435
Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Caltrans is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for on-call biological services within Orange County, District 12, to support transportation system improvement projects. The procurement seeks consulting firms to provide comprehensive biological services including field sampling, analysis, endangered species studies, wetland delineation, construction monitoring, mitigation planning, protocol surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental documentation. Qualified consultants must possess personnel with academic backgrounds in biology and demonstrate at least five years of experience in biological services, with expertise in species identification, biological impact analysis, and environmental regulatory compliance. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 12A2302 covers various transportation infrastructure projects along state routes SR-57, SR-91, SR-74, SR-133, and I-5, involving highway improvements, widening, auxiliary lanes, bike paths, and landscape restoration. Key deadlines include a Q&A period ending seven business days after advertisement, with interviews for short-listed firms scheduled for June 26, 2025, and a proposal due date of June 11, 2025. Consultants will be evaluated on their technical expertise, experience, and ability to deliver comprehensive biological services across various environmental contexts.
The procurement includes a 23% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small businesses in the contract opportunity. The contract explicitly encourages DBE participation and requires consultants to identify potential teaming partners to meet this objective. Vendors must submit rate sheets and disclose any use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technologies, with potential disqualification for non-disclosure of GenAI usage. The estimated contract value ranges from $3,200,000 to $5,200,000, with an anticipated contract term of three years beginning in June 2025. Consultants must comply with state guidelines on GenAI technology, including written notification if GenAI tools will be used as deliverables or could impact system functionality or contract performance. The procurement aims to balance technological innovation with rigorous environmental and technical standards for biological services in transportation infrastructure projects.
Opportunity text
12A2302 The documents and files attached to this solicitation do not have any updates for digital accessibility at this time. Updates will be applied as soon as they are available. For an accessible version of solicitation documents published on this page, please submit a request at http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or call (916) 654-2852. Caltrans is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms that may lead to the award of a contract to perform consultation, research, professional and technical services required for Biological Services, including, but not limited to, field sampling, analysis, and reports on an as-needed basis to support the Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The work shall be performed on projects to improve the State transportation system facilities within District 12, Orange County in California. The specific location within the above-described geographical limits of the work to be performed within this geographic area shall be identified in each Task Order. Unless modified by Addenda, RFQ Requirements Question & Answer (Q & A's) must be received no later than seven (7) business days after RFQ advertisement. The estimated contract amount is $3,200,000.00 - $5,2000,000.00 23% Participation Goal Required. The estimated contract term is three (3) years. It is the responsibility of the consultants/subs/vendors to identify teams that may be submitting a Statement of Qualifications. The Department has no way of identifying companies or entities that have downloaded the project documents for teaming purposes. Addendum 1 - CM Experience, GenAI and SOQ Vendor Information
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 12A2302_RFQ_Notice.pdf | ||
| Addendum_1_CM_GenAI_and_SOQ_12A2302.pdf | ||
| soq-submittal-instructions.pdf | ||
| soq-responsiveness-checklist.pdf |
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