IFB 56A0922 Maintenance and Repair of the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Elements and Communications Infrastructure in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is soliciting bids under IFB 56A0922 for routine and non-routine maintenance and repair of Transportation Management Systems elements and communications infrastructure in San Diego and Imperial Counties (District 11). Written questions are due November 10, 2026, and bids are due November 19, 2026. A 5% Small Business preference applies, and the prime contractor must hold a valid C-10 Electrical Contractor License.

The 5% Small Business preference is available to certified Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), or Small Business for the Purpose of Public Works (SB-PW) firms, and to non-SB bidders committing 25% of net bid price to certified SBs. A separate DVBE incentive, which is not a requirement, offers 1% to 5% based on verified DVBE participation. Subcontractors are permitted for traffic control, HVAC, and general building repairs, each requiring Class C-31, C-20, and Class B licensing respectively. All contractors and subcontractors must maintain valid Department of Industrial Relations registration.

Scope covers CCTV cameras, changeable message signs, highway advisory radios, ramp metering systems, vehicle detection systems, traffic census stations, and roadway weather information stations, plus associated fiber optic, wireless, and copper communications infrastructure. The contractor provides all labor, vehicles, specialized equipment, tools, and traffic control, with work directed by the Caltrans Contract Manager. Jurisdictions include San Diego City, Imperial City, Imperial Beach City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP.

The agreement commences December 21, 2026 and expires December 20, 2029, an estimated three-year term. Award is competitive to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with an estimated award date of November 24, 2026. Bid opening follows at 2:30 p.m. on November 19, 2026, with bids due by 2:00 p.m. the same day. Prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. A bidder's bond at 10% of the total bid is required for bids of $484,000 and greater, and a 100% payment bond is required for service requests of $25,000 or more before work begins. Certificates of insurance are due within 10 working days of award notification.