IFB_Solicitation_52A0177.pdf

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 52A0177 for On-Call, As Needed Railroad Flagging Services statewide. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide railroad flagging services throughout California within Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right of way, with services to be assigned through individual Service Requests. The contract is estimated to commence on May 1, 2025, and expire on April 30, 2027, with a total estimated quantity of 80 8-hour shifts, 20 4-hour shifts, and additional specialized shifts including night and holiday hours. Bids are due by April 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with a proposed award date of April 17, 2025.

The bid includes various pricing categories for flagging services, with unit prices to be completed by bidders, including standard shifts, night hours, holiday hours, overtime, and weekend hours. A 10% allowance is included for reimbursable items such as railroad permit fees, insurance, and various permits. Caltrans is committed to a 25% Small Business (SB) participation goal and encourages certified Small Business or Micro Business participation. While a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement is not mandated, DVBE participation is encouraged, and a 5% DVBE incentive will be applied. Prevailing wage rates will apply for counties listed in the solicitation, and bidders must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.