Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ Perimeter Fence Replacement in Alameda County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ #32A0603) for a perimeter fence replacement project located at the Caltrans Shop 4 Main Yard in Alameda County. The procurement specifically seeks a contractor to remove and legally dispose of approximately 989 feet of existing perimeter chain link/cyclone fencing, including one 15-foot manual double gate, and subsequently furnish and install new 8-foot tall wrought iron fencing and a manual gate. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 1993 Marina Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94577, with quote submissions due by March 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on March 14, 2025, with a contract term running from approximately April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Key contractor qualifications include possessing a valid C-13 (Fencing Contractor) license, being registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and potentially complying with prevailing wage requirements if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000.

This solicitation is exclusively set aside for certified small businesses, specifically targeting Small Business (SB), including Micro Business (MB), Small Business for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contractors. The contract value is constrained between $5,000 and $461,000, with bids exceeding $461,000 being automatically rejected as non-responsive. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), automobile liability ($1M), and workers' compensation. For bids over $25,000, a Payment Bond covering 100% of the contract value is mandatory. The project jurisdictions include Alameda County, San Francisco City, and Alameda City, though the specific work site is located in San Leandro. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes a competitive bidding process focused on supporting small and disadvantaged business enterprises in the public works sector.