Electrical Repair Services in Riverside County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting electrical repair services for Riverside County through an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) 08A3916. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive repair services for electrical assets along state routes, encompassing highway lighting systems, traffic signals, Changeable Message Signs (CMS), Closed Circuit TV (CCTV), Vehicle Detection Systems (VDS), and Wireless Vehicle Detection Systems (WVDS). Contractors must furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, and traffic control for repairing damaged, vandalized, or stolen electrical infrastructure. The service locations span 15 routes in Riverside County, covering post miles 0.00 to 156.444. Key deliverables include 120 hours of general labor, 500 linear feet of directional boring, and various concrete foundation replacements. Contractors must submit written questions by October 28, 2025, with final quote submissions due November 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The proposed award date is November 10, 2025, with the agreement set to commence on December 1, 2025, and expire on November 30, 2028.

This solicitation is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for public works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Bidders must possess either a Class A General Engineering Contractor license or a C-10 Electrical Contractor license, complemented by a C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor license. The total bid cannot exceed $461,000, with prevailing wages applicable for bids over $15,000. Contractors must maintain a valid Department of Industrial Relations registration and are required to submit a Payment Bond of 100 percent for Service Request prices exceeding $25,000. Pricing will be structured using provided line items with estimated quantities, though actual payment depends on work authorized and approved by the Caltrans Contract Manager through individual Service Requests. The contractor is responsible for all associated costs, including employer payments, travel, insurance, taxes, and traffic control expenses. This procurement approach ensures a comprehensive and targeted approach to maintaining critical electrical infrastructure across Riverside County's state routes.