IFB Designated Underground Storage Tank Operator (DUSTO) Services, San Diego, CA

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 12A2360) for designated underground storage tank operator (DUSTO) services in the San Diego region, with the procurement spanning San Diego City, San Diego County, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP. The primary scope of work involves the removal of approximately 1,320 linear feet of existing chain link fence and installation of new wrought iron fencing, including approximately 590 linear feet of perforated sheet panels on the east side of the Stanton Maintenance Station facility located in Orange County. Contractors must furnish all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, traffic control, travel, and incidentals necessary to complete the project, with work to be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. The contract is estimated to commence May 1, 2026 and expire April 30, 2027, with a one-year warranty period against defects and deficient workmanship following completion and acceptance of work. Bidders must submit written questions by March 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with an optional site inspection scheduled for March 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at 8122 Katella Avenue, Stanton, CA 90680. The bid submission deadline is March 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day and an estimated award date of March 31, 2026. Qualified bidders must possess either a C-13 Fencing Contractor license or C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and must maintain valid Department of Industrial Relations registration, with a maximum bid amount not to exceed $461,000.

The solicitation includes a three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement and offers a five percent Small Business (SB) preference for eligible respondents. Prevailing wage requirements apply to all bids exceeding $15,000 as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations for Orange County, and apprenticeship requirements apply to contracts exceeding $30,000. A Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required if the bid is $25,000 or more, due prior to work commencement. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation with employer's liability coverage of $1,000,000. The estimated contract value is indicated by the maximum bid amount of $461,000. Caltrans will verify bidder licensing and Department of Industrial Relations registration directly; copies are not required with bid submittal. All respondents must comply with California prevailing wage laws, organic waste recycling regulations, and various executive orders regarding Russia sanctions and generative artificial intelligence disclosure.