Description
Caltrans District 4 is seeking qualified architectural‑engineering firms to join an on‑call pool that will provide Independent Cost Estimator (ICE) and Scheduler services for roadway project development and construction. The contract will be a three‑year, firm‑level agreement with an estimated total value of $4 M‑$6.5 M. Firms must submit a full Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that includes detailed resumes, experience narratives, a personnel retention plan, workforce analysis (if ≥ 50 employees), nondiscrimination plan, and compliance disclosures (including GenAI usage). The solicitation requires a Consultant Contract Manager with ≥ 5 years contract‑manager experience and ≥ 10 years roadway construction experience, a Scheduler with ≥ 5 years CPM schedule development and ≥ 5 years urban freeway scheduling, and Cost Estimators with ≥ 10 years highway estimating experience under a supervising Task Order Manager. Vendors supplying trade services must submit rate sheets instead of bids. No DBE participation goal is required per Addendum 1.
• On‑call A&E services for cost estimating and scheduling on Caltrans CMGC projects.
• Three‑year term, $4 M‑$6.5 M total contract value, 10 % fixed profit fee, annual escalations.
• Mandatory SOQ content: SF‑330, personnel resumes, experience tables, workforce analysis (≥ 50 emp), nondiscrimination plan, GenAI disclosure, and vendor rate sheets.
• Key personnel thresholds: Contract Manager (5 yr), Scheduler (10 yr total), Cost Estimator (10 yr).
• Submission via Novell Filr by 10 a.m. on 6 Apr 2026; interviews scheduled for 21 Apr 2026; negotiations week of 10 Jun 2026.