Gate Operator Replacement Services in Shasta County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, is soliciting bids under IFB 02A2557 for gate operator replacement at the Caltrans District 2 Office Complex in Shasta County, with an optional site inspection on November 12, 2026 and bids due November 24, 2026. A 5% Small Business preference applies to certified SB, MB, or SB-PW firms, capped at $50,000, and a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive applies to bids with 100% verified DVBE participation. Combined incentives and preferences are capped at $100,000.

The contractor must remove and legally dispose of six existing gate operators and components, then furnish and install six new 1-horsepower DoorKing model 9150-380 gate operators, or equivalent approved alternatives, with heavy-duty V-groove wheels. The work also includes reconnecting existing safety devices, sensor loops, and access control equipment at 1657 Riverside Drive and 1000 Center Street, Redding, California. Bidders must hold a current C-61/D-28 license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and maintain valid Department of Industrial Relations registration. State General Prevailing Wage Rates apply, and a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount is required if the award exceeds $25,000. No subcontracting is permitted. The contractor must comply with Senate Bill 1383 organic waste recycling requirements.

The total bid cannot exceed $484,000. The contract term is estimated to commence May 1, 2027 and expire April 30, 2028. Services run during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. Unforeseen labor is paid at the bid hourly rate, and parts, materials, and supplies are reimbursed on pre-approval, not to exceed 10% of the actual subtotal. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all parts, components, and services, and submit certified payroll records with each invoice.

Written questions are due November 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bids are due November 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. The estimated award date is December 7, 2026.