Sacramento Area Council of Governments On-Call Consultant Services for CARTA Category 4 RFQ-CAT4 2025
Sacramento Area Council Of GovernmentsMPO · Sacramento, CA- Due
- Nov 8, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Kathleen Aziz
- (916) 340-6207
The 30-second brief
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is soliciting qualifications for on-call consultant services to support the Capital Area Rail Trust Authority (CARTA). This specific solicitation focuses on Category 4: Infrastructure Financing and Financial Planning. SACOG intends to award up to two master on-call contracts, each with a maximum payment amount of $1,000,000, for a total category value of $2,000,000 over a three-year agreement term. Selected consultants will be eligible to compete for subsequent informal qualifications-based task order requests. Proposals must include annual rates and will be evaluated based on best value. Submissions are due by November 8, 2025, at the SACOG office in Sacramento.
Annual rates/costs
Best value
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Summary
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is soliciting qualifications for on-call consultant services to support the Capital Area Rail Trust Authority (CARTA).
This specific solicitation focuses on Category 4: Infrastructure Financing and Financial Planning. SACOG intends to award up to two master on-call contracts, each with a maximum payment amount of $1,000,000, for a total category value of $2,000,000 over a three-year agreement term. Selected consultants will be eligible to compete for subsequent informal qualifications-based task order requests. Proposals must include annual rates and will be evaluated based on best value. Submissions are due by November 8, 2025, at the SACOG office in Sacramento.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Best value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Annual rates/costs
- Submit to
- 1415 L Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814
- Scope location
- Sacramento, CA
- Reported agency
- Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Sacramento Area Council Of Governments?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 8, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 1415 L Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For questions, contact Kathleen Aziz.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Sacramento Area Council Of Governments in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kathleen Aziz at (916) 340-6207. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Annual rates/costs. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Best value" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Sacramento Area Council Of Governments?
All active and historical solicitations from Sacramento Area Council Of Governments are tracked and searchable. As a mpo agency, Sacramento Area Council Of Governments regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Sacramento Area Council Of Governments for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Sacramento, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.