Fuel System Repair and Testing Services in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties

Caltrans has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 05A2860 for Fuel System Repair and Testing Services across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. The procurement covers comprehensive fuel pump and fuel tank testing, certification, and repair services for Caltrans District 05 maintenance stations, specifically targeting five locations: Buellton, Cuyama, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Santa Maria. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, tools, vehicles, parts, equipment, and incidentals to perform services, including annual testing of unleaded and diesel above-ground and underground storage tanks, vapor recovery system testing, and various maintenance and repair activities. Required contractor qualifications include a Class A General Engineering Contractor license, International Code Council (ICC) Vapor Recovery System Testing and Repair certification, and completion of local air pollution control district vapor recovery system tester orientation courses. The proposal submission deadline is May 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with the contract anticipated to commence on June 1, 2025, and run through May 31, 2027. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage rate requirements.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and preference programs, with a 25% Small Business participation goal and a 5% incentive for 100% verified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000, with a maximum allowable expenditure of 10% for materials, supplies, and parts relative to the subtotal bid amount. Bid pricing includes various hourly rates for routine and non-routine services, allowing flexibility in service delivery. Prevailing wage rates will apply to all work performed under this contract, ensuring fair compensation for workers. The procurement is open to qualified contractors who can demonstrate the necessary technical expertise, certifications, and capacity to perform comprehensive fuel system testing and repair services across the specified California counties. The contract offers an opportunity for businesses to support Caltrans' maintenance infrastructure while potentially benefiting from small business and DVBE participation incentives.