Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or DVBE** IFPQ Interior Light Replacements, San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, is soliciting price quotes through an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for interior LED lighting upgrades at the Caltrans District 11 Kearny Mesa Lab located at 7177 Opportunity Road, San Diego, California. The project requires the contractor to furnish all labor, parts, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, permits, travel, and incidentals necessary to remove approximately 449 existing non-LED lighting fixtures and install new LED fixtures throughout the facility. Specific deliverables include removing and replacing 93 attached fixtures (Lithonia Lighting 2BLT4 48L ADSM EZ1 LP840 N100EMG or equivalent), 100 hanging fixtures (Lithonia Lighting ZLIN L48 SMR 2000LM FST MVOLT 40K 80CRI WH or equivalent), 245 recessed LED flat panels, and 11 screwed retrofit kits, with unforeseen labor billable at an hourly rate. The contractor must possess a valid C-10 (Electrical Contractor) license issued by the Contractors State License Board and maintain current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by 3:00 p.m. on March 4, 2026, and the final deadline for quote submission is March 10, 2026. Services shall be provided during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding State holidays, with an estimated award date of March 17, 2026, and a contract period commencing May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.

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), and Caltrans must receive at least two price quotes from certified eligible entities before award. The total bid amount must not exceed $461,000, which represents the maximum budget for this project. Prevailing wage requirements apply to all bids exceeding $15,000, with prevailing wage language removed prior to award for bids under that threshold. Insurance requirements mandate commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage. A payment bond is required if the bid exceeds $25,000. The contractor must comply with California prevailing wage laws, submit certified payroll with invoices, and adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local codes including Title 24 California Building Standards Code.