IFB Drainage Cleaning Services, Los Angeles & Ventura Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #07A5973) for Drainage Cleaning Services across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, seeking a contractor to provide on-call drainage structure debris and sediment removal services. The procurement covers cleaning of drop inlets, catch basins, storm water treatment devices, pumping plants, culverts, channels, and piping along state right-of-ways. Qualified contractors must possess a Class A General Engineering Contractor's license, valid Motor Carrier Permit, Hazardous Substance Removal Certification, Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration, and Hazardous Materials Transportation license. The contract term is set for January 2, 2025 through January 1, 2028, with services to be performed during night shifts (8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.) and day shifts (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Key deliverables include providing at least one fully operated heavy industrial vacuum truck with the capability to service the district's four regional areas, with a maximum of four units potentially required. Written questions were due by November 26, 2024, with final bids due December 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., followed by a bid opening at 2:30 p.m.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside requirements and enterprise participation goals, mandating 25% Small Business (SB) participation and a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement. An incentive program offers additional percentage points for DVBE participation, ranging from 1-5%. Prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. Contractors must be prepared to provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, equipment, and incidentals for drainage structure cleaning, with Caltrans potentially requesting assistance from Maintenance Personnel for traffic control operations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial contract value. The solicitation emphasizes accessibility, offering interested parties the option to request digital accessible versions of documents by contacting ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or calling (833) 713-2922 if standard documents do not meet digital accessibility standards.