RFP # 74A1750 Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) Extension

Caltrans is issuing RFP #74A1750 for a Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) Extension, a professional services procurement posted on April 21, 2026, with a proposal due date of May 19, 2026. The California Department of Transportation seeks a qualified consultant team to advance its 2026 VRA initiative by incorporating updated climate data, equity considerations, and post-wildfire debris-flow analysis into the assessment framework. The primary objectives include evaluating risks to rail assets, maintenance facilities, and rest areas across the state's transportation network, with deliverables that will inform statewide transportation planning decisions and enhance the resilience of California's multi-modal transportation system. The consultant team must demonstrate expertise in vulnerability assessment methodologies, climate data analysis, equity evaluation, and debris-flow risk modeling. Results from this engagement will directly support the state's strategic planning efforts to strengthen infrastructure resilience and inform investment priorities for maintaining and upgrading critical transportation assets.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational eligibility, such as disadvantaged enterprise preferences or small business requirements, based on the information provided. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available procurement details. The project scope indicates integration with existing Caltrans systems and prior VRA work, though specific technical infrastructure or platform requirements are not detailed in this summary. Award values or budget ranges for this extension contract are not disclosed in the posted information. Interested firms should review the complete RFP document for comprehensive evaluation criteria, specific qualification requirements, technical specifications, and any additional information regarding contract value and selection methodology.