Electrical Repair Services in San Bernardino County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) 08A3915 for electrical repair services in San Bernardino County, specifically targeting electrical asset repairs along State routes. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive services including labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, and traffic control for repairing damaged, vandalized, or stolen electrical infrastructure such as highway lighting systems, traffic signals, Changeable Message Signs, Closed Circuit TV systems, and Vehicle Detection Systems. Contractors 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 solicitation was released on October 21, 2025, with written questions due by October 28, 2025, and final quote submissions required by November 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The proposed contract award date is November 10, 2025, with the agreement set to commence on December 1, 2025, and expire on November 30, 2028, covering 21 identified service locations across District 08's State Highway Right-of-Ways.

The contract is exclusively restricted to certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, Small Businesses for public works purposes, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Bidders must have a valid Department of Industrial Relations registration and current SB/DVBE certification. The total price quote proposal cannot exceed $461,000, with prevailing wage requirements applicable if the total bid amount surpasses $15,000. Subcontracting is limited to traffic control and directional boring activities. Insurance requirements mandate $1,000,000 per occurrence for general liability and motor vehicle liability coverage. Payment bonds of 100 percent are mandatory for Service Requests exceeding $25,000. Caltrans will only make an award after receiving at least two price quotes from certified entities. Parts, materials, supplies, fees, and permits are capped at a maximum of 5 percent of the actual subtotal. Routine services will be performed during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), with provisions for non-routine services outside these timeframes and on State holidays.