| Department of transportation | Pennsylvania 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 | DBE program page |
| Prequalification renewal | Check with the agency. |
| Statewide procurement portal | Pennsylvania DGS Materials and Services Procurement |
How to win design work with the Pennsylvania DOT
Start with PennDOT's agency site and check its consultant selection information for current qualifications requirements and opportunities. For federally funded architecture and engineering work, federal law requires qualifications-based selection. Focus your materials on your team's relevant experience, technical approach, and ability to perform the work. Do not assume price is the selection basis.
Check the Pennsylvania DGS Materials and Services Procurement page as well, but confirm on PennDOT's site where it posts design solicitations. The procurement portal is verified; its role in consultant selections is not. For federal-aid contracts, review any DBE goals and plan how your team will meet them. PennDOT's DBE certification page is available; confirm current requirements and certification details there. Ask the agency about any state-specific process before bidding.
Owner checklist
- Review the PennDOT agency site and confirm where consultant selection information is posted.
- Check PennDOT's site for current design solicitations and selection requirements.
- Review the Pennsylvania DGS Materials and Services Procurement page, then confirm whether it applies to the opportunity.
- For federal-aid work, check contract DBE goals and review PennDOT's DBE certification page.
