44A0146 - A&E On-Call Cost and Schedule Risk Assessment and Financial Plans, District 44.

Caltrans is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an on-call architectural and engineering (A&E) contract focused on Cost and Schedule Risk Assessment (CSRA) and Financial Plan services across multiple districts, with the specific solicitation targeting District 44 and encompassing Los Angeles County. The primary services include conducting probabilistic risk-based reviews of project cost and schedule estimates for Major High-Profile projects (over $500 million) and Mini-Major projects ($100-$500 million), developing comprehensive financial plans, facilitating risk workshops, creating Monte Carlo simulation models, and producing detailed risk analysis reports for transportation projects. Consultants must provide personnel with specific qualifications, including a Consultant Contract Manager holding a Professional Engineering license, NHI Course 134205 certification, and at least five years of CSRA experience. The RFQ requires a detailed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submission addressing seven specific sections, with evaluation based on written submissions and potential follow-up interviews. The solicitation was posted on April 15, 2025, with proposals due by May 15, 2025, and emphasizes independence and ethical integrity in project risk assessment.

The contract includes a mandatory 23% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, with additional opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Consultants must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these participation percentages and provide comprehensive documentation of workforce diversity and nondiscrimination plans. The contract prohibits consultants from providing other engineering services on projects they are assessing to prevent conflicts of interest. The estimated contract value ranges from $2.4 million to $3.9 million, with a three-year term and CSRA-related task orders to be executed within the first 30 months. Pricing will be structured with a 10% fee for profit and specified escalation rates for each contract year. Vendors must submit rate sheets listing unit costs inclusive of direct and indirect expenses, and will be subject to cost negotiations to ensure fairness. The procurement process requires detailed documentation, including California Civil Rights Laws Certification for contracts valued at $100,000 or more, and emphasizes transparency in vendor selection and service delivery.