Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide on-call biological services in Orange County, District 12. The selected firm will provide consultation, research, professional, and technical services for biological services, including field sampling, analysis, and reports on an as-needed basis. The scope of work includes tasks such as studies of endangered species, wetland delineation, construction monitoring, and mitigation implementation monitoring. The contract term is approximately three years, and the estimated contract amount is $3,200,000 to $5,200,000.
• The work will be performed on projects to improve the state transportation system facilities within District 12, Orange County.
• The Consultant shall provide Biological Services within the geographical jurisdiction of the Contract.
• The Consultant shall assist Caltrans to produce a complete and biddable Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) package.
• The Consultant shall be available to meet with Caltrans, participate in internal Project Development Team (PDT) meetings, and attend public meetings.
• The Consultant shall implement a personnel retention plan strategy and submit a written plan with the Statement of Qualification submittal.