Civil3D Programming and Support Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a contractor for Civil 3D Programming and Support Services through Request for Quote (RFQ-ITS #53A0287), targeting jurisdictions including Sacramento County, Sacramento City, San Francisco City, and West Sacramento City. The procurement focuses on specialized information technology services for the Office of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Engineering Geographic Information System (GIS) Support. Specific deliverables include providing technical knowledge to support programming for custom tools, developing resources, creating documentation, and generating installation packages for Civil 3D software. Key personnel requirements mandate a Contract Manager with 3 years of IT service contract experience, a Project Manager who is a licensed Civil Engineer with specific IT and civil engineering project experience, and an Application Developer & Programmer with 5 years of Civil 3D/Autodesk API programming experience. The contract services will be performed at Caltrans' Farmer Market III location in Sacramento or via remote telework, with bids due by February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM PT, a bid opening scheduled for February 18, 2025, and an anticipated award date of March 1, 2025.

The solicitation encourages 25% Small Business participation, though there is no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) requirement, with a potential DVBE incentive of up to 5% applicable to proposals. The contract term spans from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, with an optional 12-month extension available. The maximum contract value is $450,000 for the base period, with a potential amendment allowing an additional $100,000. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the technical requirements, with evaluation likely focusing on technical capability, experience, and cost-effectiveness. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive expertise in Civil 3D programming, custom tool development, and support services for engineering and drafting applications. The procurement appears designed to provide Caltrans with flexible, high-quality technical support for its computer-aided design and drafting infrastructure.