Certified SB/MB/DVBE Only* Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Service in San Joaquin County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified Small Business (SB), Minority Business (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) to provide Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Services in San Joaquin County. The procurement specifically requires a contractor to install a fully operational system of two Level 3 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) chargers with four charging ports at the Stockton Maintenance Station. Qualified contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, permits, and incidentals to complete a comprehensive installation. An optional pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with price quotes due by March 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Bidders must possess a valid C-10 Electrical Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The contract is estimated to commence on May 1, 2025, and expire on August 31, 2026, with work to be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified SB/MB/DVBE businesses, with Caltrans requiring at least two price quotes from qualifying enterprises before making an award. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including Senate Bill 1383 for organic waste recycling and Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions. The total bid proposal cannot exceed $461,000, and prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid amount surpasses $15,000. Insurance requirements mandate general liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Contractors must also adhere to provisions related to employment of apprentices and undocumented workers. The project involves installing modern electric vehicle charging infrastructure, potentially supporting Caltrans' sustainability and clean energy initiatives in the San Joaquin County region.