Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ 08A3958 Asphalt Replacement in San Bernardino County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, has issued Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) 08A3958 for asphalt pavement removal and replacement services at the Caltrans District 8 Inland Empire Transportation Management Center (IETMC) located at 13892 Victoria Street, Fontana, California, in San Bernardino County. The procurement requires contractors to furnish all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, travel, and incidentals necessary to remove existing asphalt pavement and install new asphalt while re-striping parking stalls. The services shall be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding State holidays) with an estimated commencement date of May 15, 2026, and an estimated expiration date of May 14, 2027. Qualified bidders must possess a valid C-12 Earthwork and Paving Contractors license or an A General Engineering Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and maintain current Department of Industrial Relations registration. Critical deadlines include an optional site inspection on April 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., written question submission deadline of April 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., price quote submission deadline of April 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and the proposed award date of May 6, 2026. Prevailing wages will apply if the bid amount exceeds $15,000.00, and if the bid exceeds $25,000.00, a Payment Bond for 100 percent of the contract amount is required prior to work commencement. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability coverage ($1,000,000).

This solicitation is designated exclusively for Certified Small Businesses (SB), including Minority Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for the purpose of public works (SB-PW), or Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) as authorized under California Government Code Section 14838.7, and at least two price quotes from certified SB/MB or DVBE businesses are required before award can be made. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. The total bid amount must not exceed $484,000.00, establishing the maximum contract value for this procurement. Caltrans will verify all licenses and registrations prior to award, ensuring full compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements throughout the contract duration.