IFB Diesel Engine and Generator Services in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado and Tuolumne Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive diesel engine and generator services across Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne Counties. The procurement specifically covers routine and non-routine boiler maintenance, repairs, testing, and inspection services for six maintenance stations, including Caples Lake, Camp Connell, Peddler Hill, Woodford, Cabbage Patch, and Long Barn. The solicitation encompasses eight line items for annual maintenance on four different boiler models, with quantities ranging from 3 to 9 annual services and 256 hours allocated for non-routine repair work. Bidders must possess a valid C4 - Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting Contractor license and current Department of Industrial Relations registration. The written question submission deadline is January 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with bids due January 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. The estimated contract award date is January 22, 2026, with the contract period running from February 9, 2026, to February 8, 2029.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions designed to support small and diverse businesses. A mandatory 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement is in effect, with an incentive program offering up to 5 percent additional consideration for qualifying DVBE participation levels. The solicitation also includes a 25 percent Small Business participation preference, with a 5 percent bid preference available to certified small businesses or contractors committing to 25 percent subcontracting to small businesses. The maximum allowable bid is $461,000.00, which covers all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, and incidentals necessary for service delivery. Prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. Successful bidders must provide payment bonds equal to 100 percent of service request amounts exceeding $25,000 and maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and workers' compensation coverage. The contract includes a one-year warranty against defects and deficient workmanship, with the contractor responsible for parts replacement, damage repair, and site cleanup.