IFB Guardrail Services, Kern and Los Angeles Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting bids for guardrail repair and replacement services in Kern and Los Angeles Counties under IFB 07A6423, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and bid opening at 2:30 p.m. A 5% small business preference applies to certified small businesses, micro-businesses, small businesses for public works, or contractors committing to subcontract at least 25% of their net bid price to certified small businesses; a 3% disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement also applies, with an additional DVBE Incentive Program offering up to 5% incentive based on verified participation levels.

The scope encompasses repair and replacement of Metal Beam Guardrail (MBGR), Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) barriers, Thrie Beam barriers, terminal systems, crash cushions, transition railings, end anchor assemblies, cable railings, and other highway components on routine and non-routine bases throughout the contract territory. The bid proposal includes 118 line items with estimated quantities ranging from 2 to 4,000 units. All contractor costs for labor, materials, supplies, tools, parts, travel, equipment, traffic control, and incidentals must be included in unit prices with no additional reimbursement for mobilization or per diem.

The Agreement runs from September 1, 2026 (estimated) through August 31, 2029, with services required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Routine service requests require completion within 7 days of receipt; non-routine requests require response within 8 hours and worksite arrival within 24 hours with 48-hour completion timelines. Bidders must hold a current Class A General Engineering, C-13 Fencing Contractor, or C-32 Parking and Highway Improvement Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and current Department of Industrial Relations registration. A bid bond of no less than 10% of total bid is required at submission; successful bidders will provide a 100% payment bond for service requests exceeding $25,000. Prevailing wage requirements apply if total bid exceeds $15,000. Questions are due July 22, 2026. Award is anticipated August 13, 2026.