Certified SB/MB/DVBE Only* Plumbing Upgrade Services in Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for comprehensive plumbing upgrade services at the Century Maintenance Station located at 5360 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, California 90045, affecting multiple jurisdictions within Los Angeles County, including East Los Angeles CDP, Lake Los Angeles CDP, and Los Angeles City. The procurement encompasses complete plumbing system removal and replacement, including demolition of existing deteriorated sewer, water supply, and drainage piping with installation of new copper water lines, ABS and cast iron drainage systems, and main water service line replacement from the city meter to the building. Qualified bidders must possess a valid Class A general Engineering or C-36 Plumbing Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and current Department of Industrial Relations registration, with prevailing wage requirements applying if the total bid exceeds $15,000. The price quote proposal consists of two lump sum line items for removal and installation work plus a reimbursable materials allowance capped at 10 percent of the subtotal for pre-approved parts, materials, supplies, fees, and permits. An optional site inspection is scheduled for February 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by 5:00 p.m. on the same date, and price quotes must be submitted by February 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to Matthew.Stephens@dot.ca.gov. The work is anticipated to commence March 2, 2026 and expire March 1, 2027, performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding State holidays, with an estimated award date of March 5, 2026.

This solicitation is restricted exclusively to certified Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) as authorized under Government Code Section 14838.7, and Caltrans must receive a minimum of two price quotes from certified SB/MB entities or DVBEs before making an award. All contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance with $1,000,000 employer's liability limits, general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and motor vehicle liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, with Caltrans named as an additional insured. If the bid exceeds $25,000, a Payment Bond of 100 percent of the contract amount is required prior to work commencement. The maximum bid amount is $461,000, establishing the budget ceiling for this procurement. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified in the solicitation documentation. Interested organizations seeking accessibility accommodations for the solicitation documents may submit requests at http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or call (916) 654-2852.