IFB 56A9015 Maintenance and Repair of the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Elements and Communications Infrastructure in San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara Counties.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids under IFB 56A9015 for routine and non-routine maintenance and repair of transportation management systems (TMS) elements and communications infrastructure in San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties. Written questions are due November 9, 2026, and bids are due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A 5% Small Business preference applies to bids from certified small businesses, microbusinesses, or SB-PW firms, and non-small businesses qualify for it only by subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to certified small businesses.

The prime contractor must hold a valid California C-10 Electrical Contractor license. Subcontracting is permitted for traffic control, HVAC, and general building repairs, and those subcontractors must hold Class B-General Building, C-20 HVAC, or C-31 Traffic Control licenses as applicable. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of up to 5% is available based on verified DVBE participation, and it is not a participation requirement. Combined incentive and preference value is capped at $100,000.

Scope covers closed-circuit television cameras, changeable message signs, highway advisory radios, ramp metering, vehicle detection systems, and fiber optic, wireless, and related communications infrastructure, as directed by the Caltrans Contract Manager. Estimated line items are 1,700 hours for TMS maintenance and repair, 500 hours for HVAC services, 50 hours each for traffic control and general building repairs, and 10 hours for meetings and training. Bids are unit-rate priced by line item. Travel is capped at $2,000, and materials, parts, and supplies are capped at 10% of the subtotal, reimbursed at actual cost with receipts. Prevailing wages apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000.

Bidders must submit a bidders bond (ADM-2010) of at least 10% of the total bid if the bid is $484,000 or greater. The awardee must post a 100% payment bond before work begins on any service request exceeding $25,000. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. No incumbent is identified.

The agreement runs from December 21, 2026 through December 20, 2029. Routine services occur Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, with non-routine work available outside those hours. No site visit or bidders conference is required, and a mandatory kickoff meeting follows award. The proposed award date is November 24, 2026. Addendum 1 has been issued and modifies the original requirements; its summary defers changed particulars to the full document.