IFB Fuel Tank Inspection, Service and Repairs in Orange County

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, is requesting bids for fuel tank inspection, service, and repairs in Orange County under IFB Agreement 12A2380, with bids due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% Small Business preference applies to certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, or Small Businesses for Public Works (capped at $50,000), and a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive applies to bidders with 100% DVBE participation.

The scope covers annual inspections, preventive maintenance, and routine and non-routine repairs for diesel, unleaded, and E85 fuel tanks across eight maintenance stations in Orange County (Batavia, Orange, San Juan Capistrano, Irvine, Brea, Westminster, Stanton, and Costa Mesa). Routine services operate Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; non-routine services are available at dates and times specified by the Caltrans Contract Manager, including outside normal business hours and State holidays. The bid structure comprises two line items: 1,500 estimated annual labor hours at a specified hourly rate and 40 annual fuel tank tests at a specified per-test rate, with maximum allowable expenditure of 2.5% of subtotal for parts, materials, supplies, fees, and permits. Payment bonds of 100% are required for Service Requests exceeding $25,000.

Bidders must hold a current Class A General Engineering Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board or an ICC Certificate and maintain valid Department of Industrial Relations registration. Prevailing wage requirements apply; apprenticeship compliance is mandatory for projects exceeding $30,000. Senate Bill 1383 organic waste recycling compliance is required.

The total bid proposal must not exceed $484,000. The Agreement runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028. Questions are due June 22, 2026; bid opening is June 30 at 2:30 p.m. Estimated award date is July 10, 2026.