IFB 05A3033 Demolition and Clearance Service in San Luis Obispo County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, is requesting bids on demolition and clearance services at 4485 Vachell Lane, San Luis Obispo, California under IFB 05A3033, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies; a 25% Small Business participation goal offers a 5% preference to certified Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), or Small Business for Public Works (SB-PW) firms, or to non-SB contractors subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to certified SBs. An optional pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for July 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses comprehensive demolition and removal of structures, hazardous material abatement including asbestos and lead paint removal, contaminated soil excavation and disposal, stormwater pollution prevention planning, and health and safety plan development and implementation across 50 line items covering residential and commercial building demolition, foundation and concrete removal, environmental remediation, and regulatory compliance work. All labor, tools, equipment, permits, travel, traffic control, and disposal fees are included in unit prices. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays; non-routine services available outside normal hours as directed.

The total bid proposal cannot exceed $484,000. Prevailing wages apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. The agreement commences September 1, 2026 (estimated) and expires August 31, 2027. The estimated award date is August 13, 2026.

Bidders must hold California Contractors State License Board general (Class A or B) and demolition (C-21) licenses, C-13 fencing certification, and Hazardous Substance Removal certification; Department of Industrial Relations registration; Cal/OSHA permits; lead removal certificates; and SWPPP developer and practitioner certificates. Hazardous materials transporters must maintain Motor Carrier Permits, hazardous waste transporter registrations, hazmat transportation licenses, MCS-90 endorsements, and DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration registrations. Payment bonds equal to 100% of the Service Request are required for requests of $25,000 or more prior to work commencement.

Written questions are due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The DVBE Incentive Program offers up to 5% evaluation incentive based on verified DVBE participation levels, capped at $100,000 in combined incentives and preferences.