43A0513 - A&E On-call Stormwater Support Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from architecture and engineering firms for on-call stormwater support services through contract 43A0513. The procurement seeks qualified consultants to provide comprehensive stormwater guidelines, manuals, procedures, and specifications development services to support compliance with federal, state, and local water quality regulations. Key deliverables include developing templates, reports, and documentation compatible with Caltrans systems, focusing on NPDES Statewide Stormwater Permit, Construction General Permits, and Industrial General Permit requirements. Consultant teams must include professionals with specific qualifications, including Professional Engineers (Civil) licensed in California, with Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD) certification. The SOQ submissions are due by 10:00 a.m. on December 30, 2025, with electronic submissions required through the Caltrans Novell Filr system. Interviews will be conducted via WebEx on January 15, 2026, with contract negotiations scheduled for the week of February 25, 2026. Evaluation criteria will assess firm qualifications, experience, and capability to deliver stormwater support services across California's various Caltrans districts.

The solicitation includes a mandatory five percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, with additional Small Business participation requirements. Caltrans has implemented new requirements related to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) usage, mandating that all prime consultants and subconsultants disclose their intent to use or provide GenAI in contract deliverables, with potential disqualification for failure to disclose. The contract will have a three-year term with a ten percent profit fee and escalation rates of 1.81 percent for the first partial year and 3.62 percent for each subsequent full year. The estimated contract value ranges from $6,032,203 to $9,802,330, providing flexibility for on-call services across California. Selected firms will be subject to post-award audits and must submit financial documents within four days of notification. The procurement applies prevailing wage rates as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations and requires compliance with all federal, state, and local standards, including Caltrans manuals, safety requirements, and quality control procedures.