Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ 11A4273 Exterior Building Mounted Lighting Services in San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) No. 11A4273 for exterior building mounted lighting services at the Caltrans District 11 Kearny Mesa Lab, located at 7177 Opportunity Road, San Diego, California. The procurement encompasses the furnishing and installation of ten adjustable-beam security lighting fixtures with weather-resistant and energy-efficient specifications, including photocells, timers, and motion sensors, along with all associated electrical work such as wiring, power supply connections, wall patching, and repainting. Qualified contractors must possess a valid C-10 Electrical Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board and current Department of Industrial Relations registration. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., with written questions due by April 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Price quotes must be submitted by April 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with an estimated award date of April 30, 2026. The contract is estimated to commence June 1, 2026, and expire May 31, 2027, with all services to be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. Evaluation will be based on the responsible bidder submitting the lowest compliant price quote.

This solicitation is restricted exclusively to certified Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for the purpose of public works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with Caltrans requiring a minimum of two price quotes from certified SB/MB or DVBE entities before making an award. State prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000, with all prevailing wage language to be removed for bids under $15,000. If the bid exceeds $25,000, a Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required prior to work commencement. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, in addition to automobile liability and workers' compensation coverage. The maximum bid cap for this procurement is $461,000. No incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified for this new scope of work, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond connection to existing power supply have been noted.