Application of Blown in Wood Chip Mulch Throughout Riverside County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to provide on-call, as-needed application of blown-in wood chip mulch throughout Riverside County. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing all labor, tools, traffic control equipment, materials (excluding wood chip mulch), equipment, and travel expenses necessary to load, transport, and apply the wood chip mulch. The IFB includes estimated quantities of 9,000 cubic yards of mulch to be applied at various locations in Riverside County, as well as 3,000 cubic yards each to be applied on Highway 10 in Banning and Highway 60 in Jurupa Valley. The bid is due on April 9, 2024, and the proposed award date is April 15, 2024. The contract term is estimated to be from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2027.

This procurement includes a 5% Small Business (SB) or Micro Business (MB) preference, and a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement with an associated DVBE incentive program. Prevailing wages apply, and contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Pricing shall include the costs of labor, materials, equipment, and all other expenses, with no additional allowances. The procurement documents do not specify an incumbent vendor or current contractor, nor do they provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for this contract opportunity is not disclosed.