Certified SB, including MB, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ 07A6195 Water Treatment Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is issuing an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for comprehensive water treatment services to support the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system at the Caltrans District 07 Office located in Los Angeles County. The procuring jurisdiction encompasses Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles, East Los Angeles CDP, and Lake Los Angeles CDP. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, supplies, parts, equipment, travel, chemicals, testing supplies, and incidentals necessary to deliver all-inclusive water treatment services, including system inspection, testing, maintenance, evaluation, and chemical application. Required qualifications include valid Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) certification with listing on the California Water Boards certified laboratories list, current Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements if the bid exceeds $15,000. An optional site inspection is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at 100 South Main Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, with written questions due by February 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Price quotes must be submitted by February 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with an estimated award date of March 10, 2026.

This procurement is restricted exclusively to certified Small Businesses (SBs), including Micro Businesses (MBs), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs). Caltrans requires a minimum of two price quotes from certified SBs/MBs or two quotes from DVBEs before award authorization. All bidders must provide proof of insurance within 10 workdays of award notification, comply with organic waste recycling requirements under Senate Bill 1383, possess any required Motor Carrier Permits, and certify non-involvement with Sudan under the Darfur Contracting Act. Bidders must also disclose any intended use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in completing deliverables. The estimated contract value ranges between $5,000 and $250,000, with all associated costs including employer payments, insurance premiums, taxes, and travel to be included in the quoted price.