32-12-6667 Sweeper, Compact-Mini 2 CY, Battery Electric

The California Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment is conducting a one-time invitation for bid (IFB 32-12-6667) for the procurement of one new, battery electric compact-mini sweeper with a two cubic yard hopper capacity. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with bids due via email by June 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM, followed by a public bid opening at 2:15 PM via conference call. The sweeper must meet rigorous technical specifications including a minimum 50 kWh lithium battery system, a drive motor with peak rating of at least 40 kW, onboard Level 2 AC charging capable of charging from 20 percent to 90 percent within four hours, a vacuum system with minimum airflow of 4,200 CFM, and a fully enclosed, sound-dampened cab with comprehensive climate control and safety features. The equipment must be delivered to Caltrans Shop 4 in San Leandro, California within 270 calendar days of purchase order receipt. Bidders must demonstrate proof of at least one in-state factory-authorized dealer established at least six months prior to bid advertisement and at least one existing in-state customer with equipment delivery and training completed at least three months prior to the solicitation date. Pricing shall be submitted F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and all-inclusive costs, with prices remaining fixed for a minimum of four months from purchase order issuance. The award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with late delivery charges of $150 per unit per weekday assessed, capped at 25 percent of the total order value.

A 5 percent small business preference is available for certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing at least 25 percent of subcontracting to California certified small businesses. Bidders must complete multiple required forms and certifications including the Payee Data Record (STD 204), Postconsumer Content Certification Form, Bidder Declaration Form, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Iran Contracting Act Certification, and California Civil Rights Laws Certification. The manufacturer must provide a one-year warranty covering parts and labor from the in-service date, with a factory-authorized warranty service provider required to be established in California. Optional equipment including DC fast charging, passenger seat, load monitoring, and multi-function tool provision may be available at additional cost. The State reserves the right to select the form of payment, whether outright purchase or through a financing or lease arrangement via the State Financial Marketplace. No specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation; pricing will be determined through the competitive bid process.