| Department of transportation | California Department of Transportation |
|---|---|
| Consultant prequalification | Check with the agency: start at the DOT site above. |
| Consultant selection and contracts | Check with the agency. |
| Where solicitations are posted | Check with the agency. |
| DBE program | Check with the agency. |
| Prequalification renewal | Check with the agency. |
| Statewide procurement portal | California Department of General Services Procurement Division |
How to win design work with the California DOT
Start with the California Department of Transportation site at dot.ca.gov. Confirm how Caltrans currently posts consultant opportunities and whether it requires prequalification. The California Department of General Services Procurement Division page is at dgs.ca.gov/PD; check it for procurement guidance that applies to your firm.
For federally funded architecture and engineering work, expect qualifications-based selection under the Brooks Act. Prepare clear materials that show your team's relevant experience and qualifications. Federal-aid contracts may also have DBE goals, so confirm the applicable requirements for each opportunity. The available facts do not verify California's prequalification process, solicitation location, DBE details, renewal cycle, or consultant selection page. Confirm each on the DOT site before acting.
Owner checklist
- Bookmark the California DOT site and check where it posts consultant opportunities.
- Confirm whether California DOT requires consultant prequalification and how to apply.
- Review each federal-aid opportunity for qualifications-based selection and any DBE goals.
- Check the DOT site for DBE requirements, prequalification renewals, and consultant selection guidance.
