The Consultant shall perform professional and technical services required for Roadway Construction Material Sampling and Testing Services, on an "as-needed" basis to support Caltrans, Division of Construction, District 4, in the construction of proposed Caltrans transportation facilities. Questions concerning this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) must be submitted in writing to the attention of Alma Cortez at alma.cortez@dot.ca.gov. Questions must be received no later than seven (7) business days after the RFQ advertisement. Consultants contacting the District or Division directly seeking information about this RFQ will be disqualified from consideration in the selection process. Proposers are advised that Caltrans has established a federally mandated overall annual DBE goal comprising both race neutral and race conscious elements to ensure equal participation of DBE groups specified in 49 CFR 26.5. In compliance with 49 CFR 26, Caltrans set a contract goal for DBEs participating in this solicitation expressed as a percentage of the total dollar value of the resultant Agreement. The DBE participation goal for this solicitation is twenty-two-point two percent (22.2%). See section I.H. in this RFQ for requirements. Caltrans is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms that may lead to the award of a contract for Material Sampling & Testing Services, Districts 4 and 5. In submitting your SOQ, you shall comply with the instructions found herein. In addition to those programs that are specified in this solicitation, prospective consultants are encouraged to consider programs that are available, such as those for the use of small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, disabled veteran businesses, new emerging firms, and other businesses covered by State and Federal programs. The estimated contract amount is $4,000,000 - $6,500,000. Interviews will be held via WebEx on June 2, 2022. Confirmation letters will be sent to those firms short-listed. You will be required to create a Novell Filr account with Caltrans. Send an email message to the Contract Analyst, Alma Cortez, at alma.cortez@dot.ca.gov containing the information listed below for a link and instructions to complete the self-registration page and submit the SOQ electronically. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.
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