State Route 710 Sales Program Consulting Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Administration Division of Procurement and Contracts, is requesting proposals for State Route 710 Sales Program consulting services under RFP 07A6338, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Caltrans requires a 5 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation minimum and is committed to a 25 percent Small Business participation goal; proposers receive a 5 percent preference if certified as a Small Business Enterprise or Microbusiness, or if subcontracting at least 25 percent of net proposed price to certified small businesses.

The contractor shall develop, administer, and support operations of the SR 710 Sales Program in Los Angeles, Pasadena, and South Pasadena for approximately 186 residential properties in accordance with the Roberti Act (Government Code Article 8.5, Sections 54235–54238.9) and the 710 Sales Program Regulations. Scope includes project management and administrative services, prospective buyer advisory assistance, third-party coordination, title and escrow services, home loan counseling and homebuyer education services, and language interpretation services. The contractor must conduct 25 percent of work in-house and demonstrate minimum qualifications: five years of business experience, three years of audited financial statements, and relevant personnel experience in affordable housing transactions, real estate services, title and escrow operations, HUD-approved counseling certification, and translation services.

The total not-to-exceed contract value is $3.156 million, with escrow costs not exceeding $1 million, spanning April 2, 2027 through April 1, 2030 (contingent upon Department of General Services approval). Cost proposals must reflect fixed rates for the full term with no cost increases permitted. Pre-award audits will verify accounting system adequacy and cost reasonableness.

Evaluation criteria are technical proposal (216 points), oral presentation (84 points), and cost proposal (129 points) for a total of 429 points. An optional pre-proposal teleconference was held August 18, 2026. Written questions are due August 21, 2026. Oral interviews are estimated for the week of September 28, 2026, with Notice of Intent to Award anticipated for the week of October 5, 2026 and contract award estimated for the week of October 12, 2026.