Engineering and Construction Management Services for Civil Engineering Applications Using Tire Derived Aggregate (TDA), DRR24054

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is seeking engineering and construction management services for civil engineering applications utilizing Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) number DRR24054. The primary objective is to develop markets for TDA to divert waste tires from California landfills by providing technical assistance and education to public and private entities interested in using TDA in civil engineering projects. Potential applications include retaining wall backfill, lightweight fill, vibration attenuation, stormwater management, and gas collection. The solicitation requires contractors to support CalRecycle's efforts in promoting TDA as a viable civil engineering material. The RFQ was posted on January 14, 2025, with proposals due by February 13, 2025. Interested parties can submit questions to Felix Valencia at contracts@calrecycle.ca.gov or by calling (916) 341-6779. Potential bidders must submit proposals through CalRecycle's electronic bidder portal, with specific submission details available on the agency's website.

The solicitation includes a mandatory 25% Small Business participation requirement, indicating a commitment to supporting smaller enterprises. Addendum 1 to the RFQ provided a list of potential contractors and teaming partners, including several certified Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms such as ABT Group Inc. and Crawford & Associates Inc. While specific award values were not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial contract opportunity for firms with expertise in civil engineering, waste management, and sustainable infrastructure development. The RFQ appears to be open to a wide range of engineering and consulting firms, with a particular emphasis on those capable of supporting innovative waste tire recycling strategies. Interested firms should carefully review the solicitation documents and demonstrate their capability to support CalRecycle's market development goals for Tire-Derived Aggregate in civil engineering applications.