Gazex® Remote Avalanche Control Equipment Installation Service

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a contractor to provide installation, replacement, removal, and legal disposal services for Gazex Remote Avalanche Control (RAC) equipment located in Caltrans Districts 3 and 10 in mountainous terrain. The contractor will be responsible for supplying and installing Gazex RAC equipment, including exploders and control shelters, as well as providing additional parts, equipment, and labor for a complete and functional system. Helicopter-assisted construction techniques are required. The work will be performed over the course of 3 years, with the contractor developing detailed plans for Caltrans approval prior to the start of work. Bids are due on October 31, 2024, and the contract is estimated to be awarded on November 7, 2024. Pricing for the work will be based on the contractor's bid proposal, which must include all costs such as labor, equipment, traffic control, permits, and disposal.

Caltrans has a 25% Small Business participation goal and encourages Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with a DVBE incentive program. State prevailing wages will apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. The total contract amount is not to exceed a specified limit, and the contractor will be reimbursed for actual material and supply costs without any additional markup. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and there is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors.