IFB Guardrail Repair Services in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Administration Division of Procurement and Contracts is seeking qualified contractors for Guardrail Repair Services in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #07A6296. The procurement covers repairs to guardrails and related infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions including Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Los Angeles City, East Los Angeles CDP, and Lake Los Angeles CDP. Required qualifications include B and C-33 licenses, with the option for C-43 Sheet Metal Contractor licensing for subcontracted metal work. Bidders are instructed to evaluate the project scope based on provided documentation, photographs, and measurements from the Scope of Work Attachment 3 and Scope of Work Exhibit A, Items 6.B and 6.D, as Caltrans declined to schedule formal site inspections or job walks. The bid submission deadline is March 26, 2026, with the solicitation posted on March 12, 2026. Prospective bidders should reference the attached Addendum No. 1, issued March 13, 2026, which clarifies subcontracting authority and site inspection procedures.

The solicitation documents do not currently include specific information regarding set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges. However, the procurement is open to qualified contractors holding the requisite state contractor licenses and meeting all terms and conditions outlined in the IFB. Interested parties requiring accessible versions of the solicitation documents should submit requests to ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or call (833) 713-2922, as the posted documents do not currently contain digital accessibility updates. All other terms, conditions, and evaluation criteria remain as specified in the original IFB solicitation, with Addendum No. 1 representing necessary clarifications for prospective bidders to submit responsive and compliant proposals by the March 26, 2026 deadline.