59A1426 - A&E On-call Structure Construction (Office D) Engineering & Inspection Services, District 07

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms for an on-call A&E Structure Construction Engineering & Inspection Services contract in District 07, with SOQs due September 21, 2026. The estimated contract value is $21,832,530 to $35,477,861. A 0% DBE participation goal is required, meaning no mandatory disadvantaged business enterprise subcontracting participation is imposed.

The scope encompasses on-call architectural and engineering services for structure construction projects within Caltrans District 07, including engineering design, inspection services, and project management for bridge and structural work. Work scope and delivery timelines will be defined through individual task orders issued during the contract period rather than as a single fixed scope. Firms must demonstrate qualifications across key personnel, example projects (minimum ten required), staff availability, communication plans, and workforce analysis. SOQ submissions must organize materials into seven tabbed sections including transmittal letters, Standard Form 330, staff availability charts, communication plans, workforce analysis documentation, and nondiscrimination plans. Individual resumes are limited to five projects per person and two pages maximum. Firms valued at $3,500,000 or more must submit audited indirect cost rates prepared by independent CPAs. Firms must verify that DBEs and subconsultants are properly certified through the California Unified Certification Program and registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for prevailing wage compliance.

The selection process includes initial SOQ evaluation followed by interviews of short-listed firms. Post-government employment restrictions apply to former Caltrans employees designated in conflict of interest codes, prohibiting participation in certain contract-related activities for one year following separation. Negotiations with the Most Highly Qualified firm will proceed upon submission of complete financial document packages, with contract fees and escalation rates established during negotiation. Addendum 1 addresses DBE requirements, Construction Manager qualifications, and Generative AI considerations in the evaluation process. Questions and requests for accessible versions of solicitation documents are available at http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or (916) 654-2852.