Consultant Procurement

Requests for Proposals

Requests for Information

None at this time

Design-Build Projects

Sidney - Waterville Bridge Replacements

Bangor I-95 Bridge Replacements

CM/GC

None at this time

Consultant Prequalification

Please note that prequalification is not required in order to respond to RFQs or RFPs posted on this site; but prequalification is necessary before a contract for work can be executed.

About Prequalification

What Does it Mean to be Prequalified?

A consultant will need to be prequalified by MaineDOT to perform a specific service. This entails completing an informational form, identifying the services you wish to perform, and submitting qualifications for those services. The application is reviewed by the appropriate MaineDOT program area(s) to determine whether or not a consultant is qualified to perform the service. Prequalified consultants are added to our list of prequalified consultants.

MaineDOT uses a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) process when awarding non-construction contracts. Our list of prequalified firms forms the foundation of MaineDOT's consultant selection process when awarding contracts with State and/or Federal funding valued at $250,000 or less.

Being prequalified for service item(s) under a specific service area does not mean a consultant is prequalified to perform all work generated by MaineDOT within that service area; the project scope and the complexity of same should be taken into consideration when considering a consultant from our list of prequalified consultants.

Common Questions

Is being prequalified a guarantee of work?
No.

Does the Department still advertise Request for Proposals (RFP) for contracts valued at $250,000 or less?
Yes, MaineDOT does occasionally utilize the RFP process for these contracts.

If I am not prequalified can I still respond to an RFQ or RFP posted on this website?
Yes you can.

How does MaineDOT award contracts for projects valued at greater than $250,000?
The Department utilizes the Brooks Act (a QBS process) via an RFP or RFQ. Consultants considered for these contracts are those who have been awarded General Consultant Agreements (GCAs) through MaineDOT's Department Wide Request for Qualifications Process. When selecting consultants for contracts greater than $1,000,000 MaineDOT utilizes an RFP process.

2025 Department-Wide Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

2025 Department-Wide RFQ 

The 2025 Department-Wide RFQ ended on October 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Refer to the Consultant Timeline below for more information.

RFQ Information

• Consultant Timeline (PDF)

• FAQ’s and Request for Clarification (PDF)  Revised 10/03/2025 Originally updated 9/22/25  

   

Perpetual Prequal Application

Perpetual Prequalification Application

Consultant Service Expectations

The Firm has practices in place to control and monitor client costs & control quality. The Firm can demonstrate positive schedule control and document its ability to handle projected workload. The Firm will maintain effective communication and coordinate project work with MaineDOT.

Application

Download the Consultant Prequalification Application below.

Please Note: MaineDOT strongly recommends that you download and save documents to your computer BEFORE filling them out. Some folks have filled out the documents in their browser then saved them, resulting in losing all entered data.

Consultant Perpetual Prequalification Application (PDF)

Available Programs

Select the OUC below to view available programs and supplemental questions. Click on a program title to view program definitions.

OUC 54000 - Property Office

Download Supplemental Questions

401.00 Title Research/Abstracting

Perform legal work, particularly involving real property title searches essential to land acquisitions; prepare research on various real estate issues for the Department and other state agencies.

402.00 Property Valuation and Appraisal Services

Perform appraisals for condemnation purposes and for excess property sales, compile comparable sales and project data packages, perform market studies and analyses; all in compliance with State & Federal Regulations and Departmental Policies. Requires licensure as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser.

403.00 Property Negotiations-Ownership Information Services

Provide offer of just compensation to impacted property owner, explain impact of acquisition & construction, and act as liaison between property owners and MaineDOT; all in compliance with State & Federal Regulations and Departmental Policies.

404.00 Property Relocation Services

Develop relocation studies and plans, as well as provide relocation assistance services to both commercial and residential property owners; all in compliance with State & Federal Regulations and Departmental Policies.

405.00 Property Management

Provide all types of property management services and perform real estate brokerage services for a variety of excess properties; all in compliance with State & Federal Regulations and Departmental Policies.

Prequalified Firms

• See List By Firm Name (PDF)
• See List By Service Number (PDF)
• See 2024 Department-wide RFQ Top Ranked Consultants By Service Number (PDF)