IFB Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services, Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 07A6223 for Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services targeting specialized equipment at the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro and the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge. The procurement covers routine and non-routine maintenance services for two bridge travelers, two scissor lifts, two hydraulic cranes, four electric hoists, and four air compressors. Required services include comprehensive cleaning, inspection, testing, adjustments, and preventative maintenance during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Contractor qualifications mandate current C-61 Limited Specialty/D2 and C-10 Electrical Contractor licenses, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Surveyor certification, and Department of Industrial Relations registration. Key procurement dates include questions deadline of October 28, 2025, bid submission due date of November 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m., and an estimated contract award date of November 11, 2025.

The contract includes specific small business participation requirements, with a 25% Small Business preference and an additional 5% incentive for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. The total bid proposal cannot exceed $461,000, with a maximum allowable expenditure of $10,000 for materials, supplies, parts, fees, and permits. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation. The contract will run from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2028 (approximately three years), with payment bonds of 100% required for Service Requests exceeding $25,000. A 10% retention will be withheld pending final completion, and the contract includes provisions for termination for default or convenience with 30 days' notice. Prevailing wage rates will apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000.