Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ Brine System Services in Mariposa and Amador Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) #10A2756 for Brine System Services in Mariposa and Amador Counties, seeking a contractor to install and replace brine making systems at two maintenance stations. The project requires providing comprehensive labor, equipment, vehicles, machinery, tools, materials, and permits for installing a new brine making system at Midpines Maintenance Station and replacing the current system at Peddler Hill Maintenance Station. Optional pre-bid site inspections are scheduled for March 18 and 19, 2025, with written questions due by March 20, 2025, and final quote submissions due on March 27, 2025. Bidders must possess a C-10 Electrical Contractor License and C-36 Plumbing Contractor License, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and maintain certification with the Department of General Services. Technical requirements include specific specifications for AccuBatch brine makers or equivalent systems, involving detailed configurations for salt hoppers, brine tanks, motor/pump/valve stack assemblies, and control panels.

The solicitation is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses (SB), including Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses with Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000, with prevailing wage requirements applicable if the total bid amount surpasses $15,000. The proposed contract award date is April 3, 2025, with a contract term spanning from April 18, 2025, to April 18, 2026. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Amador County, Mariposa County, Amador City, Amador Pines CDP, and Mariposa CDP. Bidders should note that the current solicitation documents have not been updated for digital accessibility, and interested parties can request an accessible version through the provided contact information or website link.