| Department of transportation | Massachusetts 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 | Massachusetts Operational Services Division |
How to win design work with the Massachusetts DOT
Start with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's official site. Confirm how the agency posts consultant opportunities, what it requires in a proposal, and where to ask procurement questions. Check the DOT site before relying on it.
For federally funded architecture and engineering work, expect qualifications-based selection under the Brooks Act. Prepare clear examples of relevant projects, staff experience, and your approach to the work. Federal-aid contracts may also have DBE goals, so check each solicitation for its requirements and plan how your firm will meet them. Confirm the applicable details on the DOT site.
Owner checklist
- Visit the Massachusetts Department of Transportation site to confirm where it posts consultant opportunities.
- Check the DOT site for proposal instructions and procurement questions.
- Confirm on the DOT site whether the Massachusetts Operational Services Division handles consultant procurement.
- For each federal-aid opportunity, review the solicitation for Brooks Act qualifications-based selection and any DBE goals.
