"Certified SB/MB or DVBE Only " Weed Abatement Services in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties

Caltrans has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) Number 04A7206 for weed abatement services in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties. The procurement is specifically for on-call weed abatement services across District 04 Right of Way properties, with required services including tractor disking, tractor mowing, hand mowing, and weed eating/trimming. Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, disposal fees, tools, permits, licenses, and certifications necessary to complete the work. Prospective bidders are required to submit quotes by July 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with a proposed award date of July 9, 2025. Key qualifications include possessing a valid Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration and a Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Contractors must be prepared to perform work during normal working hours, with the contract estimated to begin on August 1, 2025, and expire on January 31, 2028. Evaluation will likely focus on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and regulatory requirements.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for Certified Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contractors. This set-aside designation significantly restricts the pool of eligible bidders to these specific business categories. The contract has a total estimated value between $5,000 and $250,000, with specific unit pricing established for various weed abatement activities in the Price Quote Proposal. Additional requirements include compliance with Senate Bill 1383 for organic waste recycling and potential prevailing wage obligations if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. Contractors will be responsible for all equipment, materials, permits, and disposal fees, with work to be assigned through individual Service Requests on an as-needed basis. The solicitation emphasizes accessibility, offering requestors the option to obtain an accessible version of documents by submitting a request at http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or calling (916) 654-2852. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the contract structure suggests a flexible, on-call service model for ongoing weed abatement needs across multiple counties.