Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ 11A4247 Boiler Maintenance, in San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) 11A4247 for boiler maintenance services specifically targeting small businesses within San Diego County, including San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for boilers, primary and secondary pumps and motors, and expansion tanks at the Caltrans District 11 Transportation Maintenance Center. Qualified contractors must possess a valid C-4 - Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting Contractor license and be prepared to perform quarterly and annual preventative maintenance services. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for September 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., with written questions due by 3:00 p.m. that same day. The final quote submission deadline is October 2, 2025, with an anticipated contract award date of October 9, 2025. The contract will commence on December 1, 2025, and expire on November 30, 2028, with detailed pricing structures outlined in Attachment 1 for various maintenance and inspection services.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses (SB), including Micro Businesses (MB), Small Business Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000, with a 10% allowance for materials, supplies, parts, fees, and permits. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and will be required to comply with prevailing wage regulations if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. Additional compliance requirements include adherence to Senate Bill 1383 for organic waste recycling and provisions related to undocumented workers. The pricing structure includes unit prices for quarterly and annual maintenance services, with additional hourly rates for routine and non-routine repairs. Prospective bidders should note the specific requirements for documentation, licensing, and regulatory compliance to be considered for this contract opportunity.