Fence Removal and Replacement Services, Orange County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Fence Removal and Replacement Services at the Stanton Maintenance Station located at 8122 Katella Avenue, Stanton, California, in Orange County. The procurement requires the selected contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, incidentals, and travel necessary to remove and legally dispose of the existing chain link fence and associated components, then furnish and install new wrought iron fencing along the perimeter of the facility. Key deliverables include complete fence removal with proper disposal, new wrought iron fence installation, and restoration of the facility's perimeter security. Prospective bidders must possess a valid C-20 contractor license and current Department of Industrial Relations registration; possess required insurance coverage including general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation with employer's liability of $1,000,000; and comply with prevailing wage requirements as a public works contract. An optional site inspection is scheduled for March 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., written questions must be submitted by March 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time), and final bid submissions are due March 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. The proposed award date is estimated for March 31, 2026. Bids exceeding the maximum bid amount of $461,000.00 will be deemed non-responsive and rejected.

This procurement includes several set-aside designations and participation requirements that bidders must address. A five percent small business preference is available for certified small businesses, micro businesses, or small businesses for the purpose of public works, with non-certified small business bidders required to demonstrate a 25 percent subcontracting minimum to qualify for the preference. Additionally, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation of three percent is required, with a separate DVBE Incentive Program offering up to five percent evaluation incentive based on verified DVBE participation levels. Payment bonds are required if the bid exceeds $25,000. The contract is subject to state general prevailing wage rates for Orange County, mandatory organic waste recycling compliance under Senate Bill 1383, and all applicable California labor code provisions including apprenticeship requirements for contracts exceeding $30,000. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration has been identified in the solicitation documents. The estimated award value is not to exceed $461,000.00, with contract commencement anticipated shortly after award and completion expected within a defined project timeline.