Bulk Underground Diesel Fuel Line Repair Services in Alameda County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) No. 04A7180 for Bulk Underground Diesel Fuel Line Repair Services in Alameda County, specifically targeting the District 04 SFOBB Maintenance Complex in Oakland. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive services including removing and legally disposing of a leaking underground diesel fuel line, replacing fuel supply piping from an above-ground fuel tank to a fuel dispenser, and performing related work such as excavation, concrete removal, pipe installation, testing, and site restoration. Key project deliverables include complete line replacement, proper disposal of existing infrastructure, and returning the site to its original condition. Contractors must possess a Class A General Engineering License and a Hazardous Substance Removal (HAZ) Certification. An optional site inspection is scheduled for March 24, 2025, with written questions due by March 25, 2025, and final quote submissions required by April 1, 2025. The proposed contract award date is estimated for April 8, 2025, with a contract term running from April 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025.

The procurement is specifically set aside for Small Businesses (SB), including micro businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE). Bidders must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and maintain current Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certification. The total bid must not exceed $461,000, with bids over this amount being deemed non-responsive, and prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, with additional provisions for automobile liability, workers' compensation, and pollution liability. Bidders must also comply with various state regulations, including those related to organic waste recycling, employment practices, and civil rights laws. The contract includes comprehensive requirements for documentation, compliance, and professional standards, ensuring that only qualified and capable contractors can successfully compete for this specialized infrastructure repair project.