Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ 11A4196 Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting Installation in San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) 11A4196 for a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting Installation project located at the Caltrans District 11 Traffic Management Center in San Diego County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to remove existing non-LED lighting fixtures and install new LED lighting fixtures and dimmable lighting controls. Specific deliverables include replacing approximately 40 2'x4' fixtures with various Lithonia Lighting models and installing multiple lighting control systems. Contractors must possess a C-10 Electrical Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). An optional site inspection is scheduled for May 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by 5:00 p.m. that same day. Quotes are due by May 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with an anticipated contract award date of May 26, 2025, and a contract period from June 15, 2025, to December 15, 2025.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for certified Small Businesses (SB), including Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The maximum bid amount is $461,000, authorized under Government Code Section 14838.7. Prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000, and the contract includes provisions for unforeseen materials and labor with a maximum allowable expenditure of 10% of the subtotal. Bidders must comply with various legal requirements, including organic waste recycling, ADA compliance, and Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions. The pricing structure encompasses unit prices for different fixture types, lighting controls, and hourly rates for additional work. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, parts, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, permits, and incidentals required to complete the LED lighting installation project at the specified Caltrans facility.