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, solicitation number 07A6211, covering multiple jurisdictions including Los Angeles County, Lake Los Angeles CDP, Los Angeles City, and East Los Angeles CDP. The contract seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive guardrail and highway component repair and replacement services along State Routes 10, 19, 39, 57, 60, 71, 210, and 605 in District 07. Specific services include repairing and/or replacing Metal Beam Guardrail (MBGR), Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) barrier, Thrie Beam Barrier, Terminal Systems, Crash Cushions, Transition Railings, End Anchor Assemblies, and channel rail. The contractor must possess a Class A General Engineering, C13 Fencing, or C32 Parking and Highway Improvement Contractor license. Bid responses are due by August 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on the same day, and a proposed award date of August 26, 2025. The contract is set to commence on August 15, 2025, and will expire on August 14, 2028, with services to be performed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside requirements and participation goals, mandating 25% Small Business participation and 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. The bid proposal includes detailed unit pricing for guardrail reconstruction, terminal system installation, crash cushion installation, and traffic control activities. Prevailing wage requirements apply for work exceeding $15,000, and the contract has a maximum allowable expenditure for materials, supplies, parts, fees, and permits. Actual costs will be reimbursed based on submitted original receipts. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the contract emphasizes integration with existing highway infrastructure and requires contractors to perform services on a routine or non-routine basis. Though a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the three-year contract duration suggest a significant potential award value for the successful bidder.