IFB 56A0920 Maintenance and Repair of the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Elements and Communications Infrastructure in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

Caltrans' Division of Procurement and Contracts is soliciting bids under IFB 56A0920 for routine and non-routine maintenance and repair of Transportation Management Systems elements and communications infrastructure in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, with bids due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The prime contractor must hold a valid C-10 Electrical Contractor license and perform all electrical, electronic, and communications work, and a five percent Small Business preference applies to certified small businesses, micro-businesses, or contractors subcontracting at least 25 percent to certified small businesses.

Work is directed by the Caltrans Contract Manager at various District 8 locations, with primary reporting at 175 West Cluster Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408. Estimated effort includes 13,000 hours of TMS maintenance and repair, 300 hours each of traffic control, HVAC, and general building repair and construction, and 10 hours of meetings and TRAC training. Subcontractors may perform traffic control, HVAC, and general building work under C-31, C-20, and B-General Building licenses, respectively. A separate Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive offers up to a 5 percent evaluation incentive based on verified DVBE participation, subject to a $100,000 combined cap across all incentives. Prevailing wage applies, with contractor registration required through the Department of Industrial Relations.

The term runs three years, commencing December 21, 2026 and expiring December 20, 2029. A bid bond equal to 10 percent of the total bid is required for bids exceeding $484,000, and a payment bond for 100 percent of any service request priced at $25,000 or more must be posted before work begins. Bid prices must include all labor, equipment, materials, travel, insurance, and taxes, with travel capped at $5,000 and materials capped at 10 percent of the subtotal. Questions are due November 10, 2026. Bid opening follows at 2:30 p.m. on the bid due date, with award estimated for November 24, 2026. Caltrans will schedule a mandatory kickoff meeting after award.