Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ 04A7533 Flooring Replacement Services in Contra Costa County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting price quotes for flooring replacement services at District 04, Richmond Building B in Contra Costa County under IFPQ 04A7533, with quotes due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This solicitation is restricted to certified Small Businesses (SB), including micro businesses (MB), SB for public works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) under Government Code Section 14838.7 — a hard set-aside that bars all other bidders.

The scope comprises removal and legal disposal of approximately 11,357 square feet of existing flooring and carpet plus approximately 2,460 linear feet of existing baseboards, followed by furnishing and installation of new Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) and vinyl baseboards throughout walkways, office rooms, conference rooms, training rooms, and Modular Systems Furniture (MSF) areas. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, MSF lifting systems, and protective covering. Work is performed after normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and scheduled weekends) excluding State holidays.

The total price quote must not exceed $484,000; bids exceeding this amount result in automatic rejection. Prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. A Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the total contract amount is required if the bid exceeds $25,000. Caltrans must receive at least two price quotes from certified SB/MB or DVBE entities before making an award; if fewer quotes are received, the deadline may be extended. The contract is estimated to commence December 1, 2026 and expire November 30, 2027, with an anticipated award date of October 23, 2026.

Bidders must possess a valid C-15 (Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors) license from the California Contractors State License Board and valid Department of Industrial Relations registration at the time of quote submittal and throughout the contract term. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Questions are due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Subcontracting is not permitted.