32-12-6610 Track Mounted / Horizontal Drill Rig

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Equipment, is conducting a one-time invitation for bid (IFB) for the procurement of one track-mounted/horizontal drill rig in accordance with State of California Specification 31702-037-261. The equipment must be new and in current production, with used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, or discontinued models explicitly excluded from consideration. Delivery is required within 400 days after award on an F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis to Caltrans Division of Equipment at 1920 35th Street, Sacramento, California 95816, with all pricing to be all-inclusive and quoted with no additional charges for delivery, drayage, insurance, or related costs unless expressly itemized. The solicitation was released on February 6, 2026, with written questions due by February 17, 2026 before 4:00 PM and bids due by February 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM, followed by a public bid opening and reading conducted via conference call at 1-408-418-9388 (participant code 24992901727##) at 2:15 PM on the same date. The award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with Chris Herrick (Christopher.Herrick@dot.ca.gov; 916-628-7545) serving as the procurement official and Bryan Higashino as backup.

The solicitation includes a five percent small business preference for certified California small businesses or non-small businesses committing to 25 percent small business subcontracting, as well as a five percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive. Bidders must comply with various state certifications including the Darfur Contracting Act, Iran Contracting Act (if applicable for contracts exceeding $1,000,000), and California Civil Rights Laws Certification (for contracts over $100,000), and must provide a valid California seller's permit number. Sales tax will be applied based on the Sacramento city rate where the vehicle will be registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The solicitation includes a late delivery charge clause and permits the state to exercise amendment authority for options to increase or decrease units by up to one unit and allows for state-requested options, upgrades, and unanticipated work up to 10 percent of the bid amount. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation.