Engineering and Construction Management Services for Civil Engineering Applications Using Tire Derived Aggregate (TDA), DRR24070

CalRecycle has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking engineering and construction management services specifically focused on developing markets for Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) in civil engineering applications across California. The primary objective is to divert waste tires from landfills by supporting public and private entities interested in utilizing TDA for various infrastructure purposes such as retaining wall backfill, lightweight fill, vibration attenuation, stormwater management, and gas collection. Contractors responding to this solicitation must demonstrate technical expertise in educating and assisting entities about TDA applications. The solicitation (DRR24070) was posted on March 5, 2025, with proposals due by March 19, 2025. Interested parties are instructed to reference the CalRecycle website (www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Contracts/) for additional information and potential addenda. For questions, potential bidders can contact Felix Valencia at contracts@calrecycle.ca.gov or (916) 341-6779. The contract will require comprehensive technical support, market development strategies, and educational resources to promote TDA utilization across multiple California jurisdictions.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the solicitation appears open to engineering and construction management firms with demonstrated expertise in waste recycling and civil engineering applications. The contract covers a broad range of California jurisdictions, including counties like Alameda, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and numerous smaller municipalities and census-designated places. Potential respondents should have technical capabilities in waste tire recycling, civil engineering infrastructure, and market development strategies. Although no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the scope suggests a significant project with potential statewide impact. The solicitation indicates that the primary goal is market development and technical assistance rather than a traditional construction or infrastructure deployment contract. Interested firms will likely need to demonstrate experience with waste recycling technologies, civil engineering applications, and the ability to provide educational and technical support to diverse public and private entities across California's varied geographic and infrastructure landscapes.