Description
Caltrans District 5 seeks qualified architecture‑engineering firms to provide independent cost estimating (ICE) and construction scheduling services for a Construction Manager‑General Contractor (CMGC) project on State Route 46 (Antelope Grade). The contract is a three‑year, pre‑construction effort with an estimated ceiling of $501,360 to $814,710 and a fixed 10 % profit component. Firms must submit a single‑page SOQ by September 16 2026, attend an in‑person interview on October 1 2026, and be prepared to furnish detailed personnel resumes, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and GenAI usage statements. Key deliverables include cost estimate spreadsheets, CPM schedules, narrative reports, and monthly progress updates; the work supports both Phase 1 (design‑estimate to 2029) and Phase 2 (design‑estimate to 2031) of the Route 46 conversion.
• Estimated contract value $501‑$815 k, three‑year term
• Requires California‑licensed PE or A‑General Engineering Contractor for contract‑manager roles
• Must disclose any Generative AI usage per Executive Order N‑12‑23
• No DBE participation goal (removed by Addendum 1)
• In‑person interview mandatory for all shortlisted firms