Description
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is issuing a statewide Architectural & Engineering (A‑E) Retainer Services solicitation. The award will be a five‑year indefinite‑delivery, multiple‑task‑order contract that allows CalVet to call on up‑to‑five‑year retainer firms for design, consulting, and construction‑administration services at its Veterans Homes and Cemeteries throughout California. Respondents must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) meeting strict licensing, certification, and registration requirements and will be evaluated on ten criteria, with up to six firms potentially receiving a retainer. Individual task orders are expected to range from $5,000 to $1,000,000, and the work includes architectural design, civil/mechanical/electrical engineering, hazardous‑material (asbestos) consulting, ADA compliance, and coordination with state regulatory agencies.
• Statewide scope – services at any CalVet facility (Veterans Homes, Cemeteries, HQ).
• Required team: licensed California architect, licensed professional engineers, certified asbestos consultant, HCAI consultant, and construction manager certifications.
• Retainer term up to 5 years; task orders issued on‑as‑needed with 24‑hour response expectations for Rank 1 contractors.
• Minimum qualifications include DIR contractor registration, prevailing‑wage compliance, and a suite of certifications (DVBE, Darfur, Iran, civil‑rights).
• No guaranteed task‑order volume; firms must be prepared for rapid design turn‑around (3‑6 months) and regulatory coordination (State Architect, Fire Marshal, OSHPD).