Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) #59A1358 for Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services at the Caltrans TransLab Facility located at 5900 Folsom Blvd in Sacramento. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive plumbing services, including routine and non-routine interior and exterior maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, pumping, and sewer-related excavation work. Contractors must supply all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals to perform these services. An optional site inspection is scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., with written questions due by 5:00 p.m. that same day. The final quote submission deadline is August 21, 2025, with a proposed award date of September 5, 2025. Qualified contractors must possess a valid C-36 (Plumbing Contractor) license from the California Contractors State License Board and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The required qualifications include compliance with prevailing wage laws if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000 and adherence to specific technical standards for plumbing work.

The contract 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 contract term is estimated to run from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028, with an estimated value ranging between $5,000 and $461,000. The pricing structure is based on hourly labor rates, with estimated quantities of 140 hours for routine services and 26 hours for non-routine services. A maximum allowable expenditure of 10% of the subtotal is permitted for materials, supplies, parts, and permits. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Sacramento County, Sacramento City, San Francisco City, and West Sacramento City. Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to provide high-quality, professional plumbing services while maintaining strict compliance with state and federal regulations. The contract emphasizes professional conduct, technical expertise, and the ability to efficiently manage plumbing maintenance and repair tasks at the Caltrans TransLab Facility.