IFB Guardrail Services, Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Guardrail Services in Los Angeles County, targeting multiple jurisdictions including Los Angeles County, Lake Los Angeles CDP, Los Angeles City, and East Los Angeles CDP. The procurement (Agreement Number 07A6148) seeks a contractor to furnish comprehensive guardrail repair and replacement services along State Routes 10, 19, 39, 57, 60, 71, 210, and 605. Specific services include repairing and replacing Metal Beam Guardrail (MBGR), Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) barrier, Thrie Beam Barrier, Terminal Systems, Crash Cushions, Transition Railings, End Anchor Assemblies, and other highway components. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, tools, parts, incidentals, traffic control, and equipment to perform these services. Required qualifications include holding a Class A General Engineering, C13 Fencing, or C32 Parking and Highway Improvement Contractor license, and being registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The contract will commence on August 15, 2025, or upon Caltrans approval, and will expire on August 14, 2028, with services to be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bid responses are due by July 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m., and the proposed award date estimated for July 31, 2025.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside requirements for small and disadvantaged businesses, with a 25% participation goal for Small Businesses and a 3% participation requirement for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Prevailing wage rates are mandated for work exceeding $15,000, ensuring fair compensation for workers. The contract does not specify existing incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide explicit details about integration with existing infrastructure or technology. While a specific award value is not directly stated, the comprehensive nature of the guardrail services and the multi-year contract duration suggest a significant potential contract value. Interested bidders are advised that for accessible versions of solicitation documents, they can submit a request to ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or call (833) 713-2922. The procurement emphasizes comprehensive guardrail maintenance and replacement services across multiple Los Angeles County routes, with a focus on providing responsive, high-quality infrastructure maintenance.