Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** 08A3809 IFPQ Carpet Removal and Replacement in San Bernardino County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) #08A3809 for carpet removal and replacement services at the Caltrans Southern Region Lab located in Fontana, San Bernardino County. The procurement specifically seeks a certified Small Business contractor to remove approximately 425 square yards of existing carpet, 433 linear feet of baseboards, and 12 linear feet of floor transition strip, and subsequently furnish and install new carpet tiles, vinyl baseboards, and a metal floor transition strip. Contractors must possess a C-15 (Flooring and Floor Covering Contractor) license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), with mandatory compliance with prevailing wage requirements. The project requires submission of multiple documents, including a Price Quote Proposal, Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Non-Collusion Declaration, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Key procurement dates include an optional site inspection on April 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with written questions due by 3:00 p.m. that same day, and a final quote submission deadline of April 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with an anticipated award date of April 23, 2025.

The procurement is exclusively restricted to Small Businesses (SB), with potential qualification for Minority Business (MB), Small Business Professional Workforce (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications. The total bid proposal cannot exceed $461,000, and the contract term is projected from May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2026, with work to be performed after normal business hours. The project will be funded through state appropriations and must be completed within six months of initiation. Additional requirements include providing a Payment Bond for bids exceeding $25,000, maintaining specific insurance coverages, and adhering to state regulations regarding organic waste recycling and employment standards. Contractors must also comply with various state and local regulations, including provisions related to the Darfur Contracting Act and demonstrate capacity to complete the project within the specified timeframe and budget constraints.