Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ 11A4066 Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting Installation in San Diego County

Caltrans District 11 is seeking a certified small business, micro business, small business for public works, or disabled veteran business enterprise to perform LED lighting installation at the Traffic Management Center located at 7183 Opportunity Road in San Diego, California. The procurement is an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ #11A4066) requiring a contractor to provide comprehensive lighting replacement services, including removing existing lighting, installing new LED lighting fixtures, and programming dimmable lighting controls. Specific deliverables include installing 40 Lithonia 2BLT4 48L fixtures, 41 Lithonia ZL1N L48 SMR fixtures, 36 Lithonia ZL1N L24 SMR fixtures, and associated lighting control systems. Contractors must possess either a Class A-General Engineering or C-10 Electrical Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by 3:00 p.m. the same day. Price quotes are due February 25, 2025, by 3:00 p.m., with an anticipated contract award date of March 4, 2025.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses, specifically targeting certified Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), Small Business for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participants. The maximum contract value is $461,000, with a contract term running from April 1, 2025, to August 1, 2025. Prevailing wages will apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. Contractors must provide a payment bond of 100% for bids over $25,000 and maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with automobile liability and workers' compensation coverage. The project requires integration with the existing infrastructure at the Caltrans District 11 Traffic Management Center, ensuring minimal disruption to current operations while implementing the new energy-efficient LED lighting system.