Construction Inspection IDIQ

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation #6982AF25R000016 for Construction Inspection IDIQ services.

• Licensing Requirements: Firms must hold a state-level Engineering Firm License or Certificate of Authorization (COA) to practice architecture and engineering (A&E), in addition to individual Professional Engineer (PE) licenses. Firms must specify the license number and state of issuance.
• Evaluation Factors: The RFQ Attachment A lists Evaluation Factors 1-3. Firms are to address all evaluation items within the SF 330, with written responses to the Evaluation Factors included alongside the SF 330 as a single, integrated qualifications package.
• Page Limits: Actual CPARS reports or equivalent performance documentation from non-federal agencies will not count towards the 50-page limit for written narrative responses. However, cover letters, tab dividers, amendments, back covers, and supporting materials in an appendix (maps, graphs, charts) are excluded from the page count.
• Amendments: Firms should include only the signed first page of Standard Form 30 for each amendment to acknowledge receipt, not the entire amendment package.
• Staffing: The government does not provide a specific target range or minimum/maximum number of personnel for Section E of the SF-330. Firms should propose sufficient staff to meet the contract requirements.

This Q&A document clarifies submission requirements, licensing, and evaluation criteria. It does not appear to alter any original due dates or submission rules, but bidders should ensure their proposals address these clarifications.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation #6982AF25R000016 for Construction Inspection IDIQ services.

• Licensing Requirements: Firms must be licensed to practice A&E services. Beyond individual Professional Engineer (PE) licenses, a state-level Engineering Firm License or Certificate of Authorization (COA) is required. Firms must specify the license and state of issuance.
• Evaluation Factors: The RFQ references Evaluation Factors 1-5 in Attachment A, but Attachment A only lists Factors 1-3. The document clarifies that written responses to Evaluation Factors should supplement the SF-330 and be submitted as a single, integrated qualifications package. Information can be included in SF-330 Section H.
• SF-330 vs. Narrative Responses: Written responses to Evaluation Factors should complement the SF-330, not simply reiterate it. The SF-330 provides structured data, while the narrative responses address specific requirements.
• Staffing: The government does not provide a specific target range for personnel in SF-330 Section E. Firms should propose sufficient staff to meet requirements.
• Page Limits: Documentation submitted to identify contracts (e.g., CPARS reports) will not count towards the 50-page limit for written narrative responses (up to ten projects). However, the actual CPARS reports themselves will not count towards the limit.

This Q&A document clarifies submission requirements, particularly regarding licensing, the structure of the qualifications package (SF-330 and narrative responses), and page limit inclusions. Bidders should ensure their submissions align with these clarifications.

Amendment / Modification

This document, Amendment A001, modifies the original solicitation (RFQ #6982AF25R000016) by replacing the original RFQ with an attached RFQ. The effective date of this amendment is April 15, 2026.

• The primary change is the replacement of the original RFQ with the attached RFQ.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their offer.

• The amendment does not explicitly state changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements, but it is crucial for bidders to ensure they are working with the most current version of the RFQ.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for non-personal construction inspection services for road and bridge projects administered by the Federal Highway Administration's Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD). The CFLHD procures these services for various Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs) and other entities across 14 states. The goal is to procure multiple-award Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to ensure adequate oversight of ongoing and future projects. The acquisition is being conducted as an unrestricted competitive acquisition, with at least one award reserved for a Small Business Concern.

Firms will provide comprehensive oversight and quality assurance for highway, road, and bridge projects. Key responsibilities include:

• 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 Type: Multiple-award Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years, with an option to extend for an additional six (6) months.

• Minimum Order Guarantee: $10,000 per IDIQ contract.

• Maximum Contract Value: $100,000,000 (shared across all contracts).

• Submission Deadline: May 11, 2026, 2:00 PM MDT.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email to CFLContracts@dot.gov.

• Required Documents: Standard Form 330 (SF 330) Architect-Engineer Qualifications (Parts I and II) and a written response to the evaluation factors (RFQ Attachment A).

• Page Limit: 50 pages for the submission (excluding cover letter, tab dividers, amendments, back cover, and appendix materials).

• Evaluation Process: Two-phase process. Phase I involves a qualifications review and shortlisting. Phase II involves an oral presentation for shortlisted firms, followed by a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the top five ranked firms to submit cost proposals.

• Evaluation Factors: Capacity to Accomplish the Work, Personnel Qualifications - Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, and Past Performance.

• Firms must hold a valid license to practice architecture and engineering (A&E) in at least one state within CFLHD's geographic region.

• Firms must have the capacity to perform Construction Inspection (CI) in all fourteen (14) states served by CFLHD.

• Full and Open Competition with a single reserve for one (1) small business concern, if qualified.

• NAICS Code: 541330, Engineering Services.

• Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is required.

• Questions regarding the acquisition must be submitted via email no later than May 4, 2026.