CalRecycle has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) Engineering and Technical Assistance, designated as solicitation DRR24057. The procurement seeks an engineering consultant with specialized expertise in RAC processes and construction to provide comprehensive technical support to local government agencies across California. Key objectives include fostering partnerships between local governments, state agencies, and private industry, while delivering technology transfer, training, and technical assistance to increase RAC knowledge and usage. The contractor will be responsible for supporting CalRecycle's RAC grant programs and non-grant RAC initiatives, including conducting technical investigations, providing local government technical assistance, and developing new ad-hoc initiatives. The solicitation covers jurisdictions spanning all 58 California counties and numerous cities and census-designated places. Proposals must be submitted through CalRecycle's new electronic bidding platform at https://sb.cityinnovate.com/teams/calrecycle?challenge_id=15037 by April 1, 2025. Interested parties may contact Melissa Atencio at contracts@calrecycle.ca.gov or (916) 341-6544 for additional information. The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the procurement appears to be open to engineering consulting firms with demonstrated RAC expertise. The document does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the contract. Potential respondents will need to demonstrate advanced technical capabilities in rubberized asphalt concrete processes, construction methodologies, grant program management, and local government technical assistance. Qualifications will likely include professional engineering credentials, proven experience in RAC technology transfer, and a track record of successful partnerships between governmental entities and private sector organizations. The contract appears designed to support California's broader sustainable infrastructure and recycling objectives by promoting rubberized asphalt concrete technologies across local and state government networks.
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