Graffiti Abatement Services in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, and Marin Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 04A7492) for graffiti abatement services across six Northern California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, and Marin. The procurement requires comprehensive graffiti removal services from Caltrans highway infrastructure, bike paths, and trails, with contractors responsible for providing all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and travel expenses. Routine graffiti removal must be completed within five days of notification, while obscene or gang-related graffiti must be removed within 24 hours. Contractors must possess valid California State License Board (CSLB) licensing including C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control and either an A/B General Contractor or C-33 Painting and Decorating license with C-61/D-38 Sand and Water Blasting endorsement, along with Department of Industrial Relations registration and comprehensive insurance coverage. The contractor must provide a web-based and mobile Service Request system, traffic control capabilities, and submit to quarterly performance reviews while maintaining prevailing wage compliance. Written questions are due by 1:00 p.m. on April 9, 2026, with bids due by 2:00 p.m. on April 16, 2026; bid opening occurs on April 16, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., with an estimated award date of April 30, 2026. The agreement term runs from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029, with bidding on two line items: graffiti removal at a per-square-foot rate (estimated 200,000 square feet) and traffic control for shoulder closures at an hourly rate (estimated 150 hours).

A five percent small business preference is available for certified small businesses or contractors subcontracting 25 percent of net bid price to certified small businesses, with an additional five percent disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) incentive available for bids demonstrating 100 percent verified DVBE participation, subject to a combined incentive and preference cap of $100,000. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, maintain valid DIR registration, submit certified payroll records with invoices, and demonstrate compliance with environmental laws including organic waste recycling under Senate Bill 1383. Payment bonds of 100 percent are required for service requests exceeding $25,000. The total bid amount cannot exceed $484,000. Interested parties should contact the Caltrans contact analyst Tiaja Watson at Tiaja.Watson@dot.ca.gov or (279) 234-2527 for additional information regarding this procurement opportunity.