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 be licensed to practice A&E services in at least one state served by CFLHD. This includes state-level Engineering Firm Licenses or Certificates of Authorization (COAs), in addition to individual Professional Engineer (PE) licenses. Firms must provide license numbers and states of issuance.
• Submission Format: Written responses to Evaluation Factors should be submitted alongside the SF 330 as part of a single, integrated qualifications package. Attachment A serves as an index or reference table for the evaluation factors.
• Evaluation Factors: Attachment A lists Evaluation Factors 1-3. The SF 330 Section H (Additional Information) can be used to supplement SF 330 data.
• Past Performance: For Evaluation Factor 3, completed contracts must be within the past six years. Individual Task Orders under IDIQ contracts or MSAs can be considered separate "contracts." Client-specific forms and other PPQs (not CPARS or the provided PPQ) are acceptable for past performance documentation if CPARS are unavailable.
• Page Count: Certain items like cover pages, graphical covers, tables of contents, amendments, and back covers are excluded from the 50-page limit. SF 330 Part IIs for the prime and subcontractors are included in the page count.
• Subcontractors: Subconsultants must be formally identified, and their personnel included in SF 330 Part I (Sections C, D, E). SF 330 Part IIs are required for subcontractors performing a key role.
• Due Date: The submission deadline remains May 11, 2026. The PPQ is optional and does not warrant an extension.

Clarifications address requirements for licensing, proposal submission format, evaluation criteria, page limitations, and subcontractor inclusion, impacting how bidders prepare and submit their proposals.

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) in addition to individual Professional Engineer (PE) licenses, allowing them to practice A&E services in the states served by CFLHD. License numbers and states of issuance must be provided.
• Evaluation Factors: While Attachment A lists Evaluation Factors 1-3, firms must respond to all evaluation items outlined in the RFQ, addressing them in the sequence required by Attachment A. The narrative responses supplement the SF 330.
• SF 330 and Evaluation Factors: Written responses to Evaluation Factors should be submitted alongside the SF 330 as part of a single, integrated qualifications package. The SF 330 Section H (Additional Information) can be used for necessary input.
• Page Limits: Certain items like cover pages, graphical covers, tables of contents, amendments, and back covers are excluded from the 50-page limit. SF 330 Part IIs are generally included in the page count, with specific exclusions noted.
• Past Performance: For Evaluation Factor 3, completed projects must have a final completion date within the past six years. Individual Task Orders under IDIQ contracts or MSAs can be considered "contracts." Supporting documentation for the 15 data points for each project (e.g., CPARS reports, certificates) will not count towards the page limit if placed in a separate appendix.
• Subcontractors: Subconsultants must be formally identified, and their personnel included in SF 330 Part I (Sections C, D, E). SF 330 Part IIs are required for every firm and branch office performing a key role, and these are included in the page count.
• Amendments: Firms should include the signed first page of Standard Form 30 for each amendment to acknowledge receipt, not the entire amendment package.

This Q&A document clarifies submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and eligibility, directly impacting how bidders should prepare and submit their proposals. It emphasizes the need for specific licensing, detailed past performance, and proper formatting of the SF 330 and evaluation factor responses.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation RFQ #6982AF25R000016.

• Page 11 of the RFQ has been deleted and replaced with a new version.

• Page 14 of the RFQ has been deleted and replaced with a new version.

• RFQ pages 11 and 14.

• The amendment does not explicitly state a change to proposal deadlines. However, bidders should ensure they are using the most current versions of the replaced pages when preparing their submissions. The original solicitation was dated 4/10/26, and this amendment is effective 5/5/26.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding the Construction Inspection IDIQ RFQ (6982AF25R000016).

• Licensing Requirements: Firms must be licensed to practice A&E services in at least one state served by CFLHD. This includes state-level Engineering Firm Licenses or Certificates of Authorization (COA), in addition to individual Professional Engineer (PE) licenses. License numbers and states of issuance must be included.
• Evaluation Factors: Attachment A lists Evaluation Factors 1-3. Amendment A001 to the RFQ addresses this discrepancy.
• SF 330 and Narrative Responses: Written narrative responses to Evaluation Factors supplement the SF 330. Information should be presented in the sequence required by Attachment A and included as a single, integrated qualifications package alongside the SF 330.
• Page Limits: While CPARS reports or equivalent performance documentation from non-federal agencies do not count towards the 50-page limit, written narrative responses for up to ten projects do count. SF 330 Part IIs for the prime and subcontractors are included in the 50-page limit.
• Past Performance: For Evaluation Factor 3, only projects completed within the past six years are acceptable. Individual staff letters of recommendation are not sufficient; client agencies must provide documentation. Task Orders issued under IDIQ contracts or MSAs can be considered separate "contracts" if they include project description, dollar value, and completion date.
• Amendments: Firms should include the signed first page of Standard Form 30 for each amendment to acknowledge receipt, not the entire amendment package.
• Subcontractor SF 330s: Separate SF 330 Part IIs are required for every firm and branch office performing a key role. Subconsultant personnel must be included in SF 330 Part I, Section C, D, and E.

This Q&A document clarifies submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and page limitations, directly impacting how bidders should prepare and submit their proposals. It emphasizes the need for specific licensing, the integration of SF 330 and narrative responses, and the definition of what constitutes a "contract" for past performance evaluation.

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 in at least one state served by CFLHD. This includes state-level Engineering Firm Licenses or Certificates of Authorization (COA), in addition to individual Professional Engineer (PE) licenses. License numbers and states of issuance must be provided.
• Evaluation Factors: While Attachment A lists Evaluation Factors 1-3, firms should address all evaluation items as outlined in Attachment A, using the SF 330 and providing narrative responses in the sequence required.
• SF 330 vs. Narrative Responses: Narrative responses to Evaluation Factors supplement the structured data in the SF 330. They should not simply reiterate SF 330 content but provide additional detail as required by Attachment A.
• Submission Format: Written responses to Evaluation Factors should be included alongside the SF 330 as part of a single, integrated qualifications package. Cover letters, tab dividers, amendments, and back covers are excluded from the 50-page limit. Graphical covers and tables of contents are also excluded.
• Past Performance: For Evaluation Factor 3, only projects completed within the past six years are acceptable. Individual task orders under IDIQ contracts or MSAs will be considered separate "contracts." Client letters of recommendation are not acceptable for past performance documentation; however, actual contract awards, CPARS reports, or project completion certificates submitted to verify the 15 required data points for each project will not count toward the page limit and should be placed in a separate appendix.
• Subcontractor SF 330s: A separate SF 330 Part II is required for every firm and branch office performing a key role. Subconsultant personnel must be included in SF 330 Part I, Section D (Org Chart) and Section E (Resumes) to demonstrate technical qualifications. All SF 330s, including subcontractor Part IIs, are included in the 50-page limit.
• Ongoing Projects: Evaluation Factor 3 specifically requires contracts completed within the past six years; ongoing projects are not acceptable for this factor.

These clarifications refine submission requirements, particularly concerning licensing, the format and content of the SF 330 and narrative responses, past performance documentation, and the inclusion of subcontractor information. Bidders should carefully review these responses to ensure compliance with the solicitation's updated requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (A002) to the solicitation RFQ #6982AF25R000016 makes the following changes:

• Replaces the original RFQ with the attached revised RFQ.

• Adds Attachment D, the "Past Performance Questionnaire", to the RFQ.

• Updates or clarifies Question and Answer #15.

• The entire RFQ is effectively replaced by the attached revised RFQ.

• Attachment D (Past Performance Questionnaire) is newly added.

• Bidders must ensure they are using the revised RFQ and have incorporated all changes, including the new Attachment D.

• The deadline for questions remains May 4, 2026, 2:00 PM MST.

• The proposal submission deadline is May 11, 2026, 2:00 PM MST.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding the Construction Inspection IDIQ solicitation (RFQ #6982AF25R000016).

• A&E Licensing: Firms must be licensed to practice A&E services in at least one state served by CFLHD. This includes a state-level Engineering Firm License or Certificate of Authorization (COA), in addition to individual Professional Engineer (PE) licenses. Firms must specify the license/approval and its state of issuance.
• Evaluation Factors: The RFQ references Evaluation Factors 1-5, but Attachment A lists only Factors 1-3. The document clarifies that there are indeed three Evaluation Factors as outlined in Attachment A.
• SF 330 and Narrative Responses: Written responses to Evaluation Factors supplement the SF 330. Firms should address all evaluation items within the SF 330 and include written responses alongside it as a single, integrated qualifications package. SF 330 Section H (Additional Information) can be used for necessary input.
• Page Limits: Documentation submitted to identify contracts (e.g., CPARS reports, actual contract awards) will not count towards the 50-page limit. However, the 15 data points for each project in Evaluation Factor 3, if included in SF 330 Section F, will count towards the page limit. SF 330 Part II cannot be excluded from the page limit.
• Past Performance: For Evaluation Factor 3, individual Task Orders under IDIQ contracts or MSAs qualify as "contracts." Each Task Order must include a unique project description, dollar value, and completion date within the six-year period. Client letters of recommendation are not acceptable for Past Performance documentation.
• Subcontractors: Separate SF 330 Part IIs are required for every firm and branch office performing a key role. Subconsultant personnel must be included in Part I, Section C, D, and E. All portions of the SF 330, including prime and subcontractor Part IIs, are included in the 50-page limit.
• Project Completion: Evaluation Factor 3 specifically requires contracts to have been completed within the past six years, not just awarded.

These clarifications address submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and documentation formats, impacting how bidders prepare and submit their proposals.

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.