Description
Caltrans District 3 is soliciting qualified A‑E firms to provide on‑call construction‑claims support and critical‑path‑method scheduling services across eleven counties. The contract will be awarded on a “most‑highly‑qualified” basis, with a three‑year term and an estimated value between $6.28 M and $10.205 M. Work will be ordered via task orders as needs arise, covering claim analysis, time‑impact studies, schedule development, and dispute‑resolution assistance. The prime consultant must submit a full SOQ, attend an in‑person interview, and provide a financial‑documents package within four business days after selection.
• Scope: Construction claims analysis, time‑impact analysis, baseline CPM schedule development, weekly schedule review, and expert witness support.
• Geography: Caltrans District 3 (Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba).
• Key Requirements: Full SF‑330 package, DBE/DVBE compliance, prevailing‑wage certification, GenAI usage disclosure, and conflict‑of‑interest certifications.
• Timeline: SOQ due June 22 2026; interview July 7 2026; negotiations week of Aug 10 2026; final cost proposal Aug 25 2026.
• Contract Terms: 10 % profit fee, escalation 1.71 % Year 1, 3.42 % Years 2‑4, three‑year base term with possible extensions.