Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** Blown In Mulch Services in San Luis Obispo County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for blown-in mulch services in San Luis Obispo County, specifically targeting five designated sites along State Route 101 in Santa Barbara. The procurement requires a contractor to provide comprehensive services including labor, tools, materials (wood chip mulch), equipment (blower truck and loader), and associated travel expenses for loading, transporting, and applying approximately 1,400 cubic yards of mulch. Contractors must possess a valid Contractors State License Board license (either Class A-General Engineering Contractor or C-27 Landscaping Contractor), a Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Key procurement dates include written questions due by 1:00 p.m. on November 10, 2025, and final price quote submissions due by 3:00 p.m. on November 18, 2025, with a proposed award date of November 25, 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence January 15, 2026, and expire October 15, 2026, with services to be performed during normal business hours of 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), Small Business Professionally Recommended (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) under Government Code Section 14838.5. The estimated contract value falls between $5,000 and $250,000, with prevailing wage requirements applicable if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. Caltrans requires a minimum of two price quotes from certified SB/MB or DVBE vendors before authorizing an award. All bidding costs must be comprehensive, including labor, equipment, materials, travel, insurance premiums, taxes, and waste disposal. The State will thoroughly verify bidder qualifications, including contractor licenses and Department of Industrial Relations registration, and any failure to submit required documents or meet qualification requirements will result in bid rejection as non-responsive. Potential bidders should note that the solicitation documents are currently not digitally accessible, and interested parties can request an accessible version through the provided link or contact number.