ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is seeking up to five qualified consulting firms for on-call construction management services for transportation improvement projects throughout Contra Costa County. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicits comprehensive construction management services including pre-construction activities, project administration, field oversight, inspection, schedule and reporting, public outreach, environmental coordination, and materials testing. Specific projects include traffic signal modernization, smart signals, complete streets, shared mobility hubs, and bicycle facilities across ten anticipated projects ranging from $1.2 million to $30 million in construction value. Key deliverables include constructability reviews, contract coordination, document control, change order management, and regulatory compliance following Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual guidelines. The procurement timeline includes a pre-proposal conference on January 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom, with written questions due by January 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Proposals are due February 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through the PlanetBids e-procurement system, with potential interviews to follow.

Proposers must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations and demonstrate familiarity with federal procedures, Caltrans guidelines, and local agency coordination, with preference given to firms with local presence in Contra Costa County. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals will be applied, though the specific percentage was not detailed. The anticipated maximum aggregate contract value for all five awards is $15 million, though this amount is not guaranteed. Contracts will be cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements, with fixed fees capped at ten percent and established through five-year Master Services Agreements. Subconsultant costs will be reimbursed at cost without markup, and selected firms will enter into agreements with task orders issued for specific projects. Proposers must provide certifications regarding debarment, lobbying activities, Iran contracting compliance, and indirect cost rates. The projects will be funded through a combination of local, state, and federal sources, with contracts subject to prevailing wage requirements and federal funding regulations.