Fog Seal

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a fog seal application project located in San Bernardino County, soliciting contractors to deliver and apply fog seal to roadway shoulders. The procurement opportunity (ID: 67b609f69e458627d30b9c40) was posted on April 21, 2016, with a proposal due date of June 7, 2016. The project appears to be a road maintenance contract requiring specialized pavement preservation services, specifically the application of a fog seal treatment to enhance and protect road shoulders. Three government files are associated with the solicitation, including the primary IFB packet and two addenda, which contractors should carefully review for comprehensive project specifications. The solicitation documents (08A2623_IFB_Packet.pdf) likely contain detailed technical requirements, performance expectations, submission guidelines, and potentially specific qualifications for bidders. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in road maintenance, specifically in fog seal application techniques, and comply with all Caltrans infrastructure and application standards.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information, Caltrans typically encourages participation from disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) in state infrastructure projects. The contract appears to be a standard infrastructure maintenance procurement open to qualified road construction and maintenance contractors with appropriate licensing and capabilities. The total project scope seems focused on localized roadway shoulder maintenance in San Bernardino County, suggesting a regional, targeted intervention. Although the exact budget range is not specified in the available documents, similar Caltrans road maintenance contracts typically range from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on the project's precise scope and geographical extent. Interested contractors should thoroughly review the IFB packet, specifically examining the technical specifications, performance requirements, and submission guidelines to ensure full compliance with Caltrans' standards and expectations for this fog seal application project.