Construction Inspection IDIQ
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) is soliciting Architect-Engineer (A-E) services for Construction Inspection IDIQ contracts. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks firms to provide non-personal construction inspection for road and bridge projects across 14 states. This is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside, with one award reserved for a qualified small business. Submissions are due May 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.
Opportunity Overview
CFLHD requires multiple Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide comprehensive construction inspection services for projects administered on behalf of Federal Land Management Agencies (e.g., NPS, Forest Service, USFWS, BLM) and other agencies. Projects are located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. These projects typically involve improvements to low-volume and low-speed roadways, ranging from resurfacing to full reconstruction, often in remote and environmentally sensitive areas.
Key Requirements
Firms will provide oversight and quality assurance, including:
- On-Site Inspection
- Contract Administration Support
- Materials Testing Oversight
- Documentation and Reporting
- Environmental and Safety Compliance
- Change Order and Claims Support
- Coordination and Communication
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five (5) years, with a six-month extension option.
- Shared Capacity: $100,000,000 across all contracts.
- Minimum Guarantee: $10,000 per IDIQ contract.
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Product Service Code: C219 (Other Architect And Engineering Services)
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is conducted under full and open competition with a Partial Small Business Set-Aside, reserving one award for a qualified small business concern. Firms must hold a valid state-level Engineering Firm License or Certificate of Authorization (COA) to practice A&E in at least one state within CFLHD's region and demonstrate capacity to perform CI in all 14 states. Registration in SAM.gov is mandatory.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 11, 2026, 2:00 PM MDT.
- Submission Method: Electronic via email to CFLContracts@dot.gov.
- Required Documents: Standard Form 330 (Parts I and II) and a written response to Evaluation Factors (RFQ Attachment A). Written responses should supplement the SF-330.
- Page Limit: 50 pages for the submission (excluding cover letter, tab dividers, amendments, back cover, appendix materials, and CPARS reports for up to ten projects).
- Evaluation Process: A two-phase process. Phase I involves qualifications review and shortlisting. Phase II includes oral presentations for shortlisted firms, followed by an RFP for cost proposals from the top five ranked firms.
- Evaluation Factors: Capacity to Accomplish the Work, Personnel Qualifications - Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, and Past Performance.
Important Notes
Amendment A001 replaced the original RFQ; bidders must acknowledge its receipt. Questions must be submitted via email by May 4, 2026.