Certified SB/MB or DVBE Only* Fencing Services in Willits, CA

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Public Bid (IFPB) solicitation for fencing services in Willits, California, located in Mendocino County. The procurement requires contractors to provide all labor, tools, equipment, supplies, parts, materials, permits, traffic control, travel, and disposal fees necessary to complete the installation of new wire fencing and gates. The scope of work encompasses full installation services with all associated incidentals and taxes included in the contractor's price proposal. Contractors must be prepared to handle complete project delivery, including site preparation, material procurement, installation execution, and final cleanup. The solicitation was posted on January 20, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 4, 2026. Specific project details regarding quantities, timeline, site visit requirements, and bidders' meeting information are contained within the complete solicitation documents. Interested vendors should note that solicitation documents currently have limited digital accessibility; accessible versions are available upon request through ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or by calling (833) 713-292.

This procurement is restricted exclusively to Certified Small Business/Minority Business (SB/MB) or Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contractors, meaning only vendors holding one of these certifications are eligible to submit bids. The set-aside designation ensures that qualified small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged veteran-owned businesses have exclusive opportunity to compete for this contract award. The solicitation documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractor information that would require transition or integration planning. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation summary; however, detailed pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, and funding information are specified within the complete procurement documents that interested certified contractors should review thoroughly before preparing their bids.