Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ* Removal and Replacement of Parking Lot Light Fixtures in Yuba County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 03 is seeking qualified contractors to remove and replace parking lot light fixtures at their off-site parking lot located at 902 Yuba Street in Marysville, Yuba County. The procurement is an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) that requires the removal and legal disposal of 13 existing light fixtures on light poles, with subsequent installation of 13 new LED light fixtures featuring a minimum output of 18,000 lumens at 135 watts or greater and a color index of 70. Additionally, the contract includes provision of three extra light fixtures for future replacement needs. Contractors must possess a valid C-10 (Electrical Contractor) license and be currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The project requires work to be completed within eight weeks of the Notice to Proceed, during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays). Key dates include an optional site inspection scheduled for January 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., written questions due by January 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and price quotations due by January 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with an estimated contract award date of January 27, 2026.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for certified Small Businesses (SB), Microbusinesses (MB), Small Businesses for public works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) under Government Code Section 14838.7. The maximum bid cap is $461,000.00, with prevailing wage requirements applicable if the total bid exceeds $15,000.00. Bidders must provide a Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the total contract amount if the bid exceeds $25,000.00. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability ($1,000,000). Caltrans mandates a minimum of two price quotes from certified SB/MB or DVBE contractors before authorizing the award. The contract is set to commence on February 1, 2026, and expire on January 31, 2027. No subcontracting is permitted under this agreement, and all costs—including labor, materials, equipment, travel, insurance premiums, and disposal of freon—must be included in the bid price.