Build America Bureau - Technical Advisor

The Federal Highway Administration’s Build America Bureau is issuing a Sources Sought (RFI) to gauge market interest and capability for independent lender‑technical advisory (LTA) services across a broad portfolio of transportation asset classes (highways, transit, rail, ports, aviation, TOD, etc.). The anticipated work will be organized into task‑order contracts covering pre‑screening, due‑diligence, financing documentation support, construction monitoring, post‑closing asset management, and program‑level advisory functions. Respondents must detail relevant experience, staffing capacity, and pricing/contract‑vehicle preferences. The RFI seeks input on the draft scope, appropriate NAICS, small‑business status, and potential acquisition strategies. • Target audience: engineering and finance firms with lender‑side technical advisory experience. • Scope: Six high‑level task areas ranging from readiness reviews to long‑term asset monitoring. • Deliverables: Memoranda, technical reports, draw‑request certifications, and advisory guidance. • Submission: Electronic response ≤ 7 pages (excluding cover), due Oct 8 2026. • Required info: Firm experience, NAICS justification, small‑business classifications, capacity for concurrent assignments, and pricing/contract‑vehicle recommendations.