Q is a Caltrans-ready knowledge assistant that helps engineers and inspectors instantly find the right spec passages, plan notes, and guidance — with sources attached.
Default (Non-Generative) Mode: Retrieval-only. Q returns verbatim, cited snippets from approved documents — no text synthesis.
Optional Drafting Mode: Generates summaries/drafts clearly labeled “Draft — Human Review Required.” Nothing is final until a person approves it.
Data posture: Configurable so your prompts/files are not used to train third-party models; audit logs and exports available.
Built to fit California’s GenAI framework (EO N-12-23) and CDT requirements, including the SIMM 5305-F GenAI Risk Assessment and procurement guardrails.
Maps controls to NIST AI RMF 1.0 and supports OMB M-24-10 federal AI governance (risk management, human oversight, transparency).