IFB Induction Loop Services in Orange county

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 12A2330 for inductive loop services across Orange County, spanning multiple jurisdictions including Orange County, Orange City, Orange Cove City, Orangevale CDP, and Orange Blossom CDP. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive infrastructure maintenance, specifically sawcutting, repairing, and replacing approximately 150 non-functioning loop detectors of various types, including ramp loops, highway loops, freeway mainline loops, and vehicle sensor nodes. Bidders must possess a current and valid Class A General Engineering or C-10 Electrical Contractor license with a C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control license, and maintain valid Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration. The solicitation requires furnishing all labor, tools, materials, equipment, traffic control, and associated components to restore detection systems to as-built condition. Key deliverables include pull box replacements, conduit installation, and comprehensive traffic management. Written questions are due by December 22, 2025, with bids due December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a bid opening at 2:30 p.m. The estimated contract award date is January 7, 2026, with a proposed contract period from March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2029.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions designed to support small and disadvantaged businesses. A five percent Small Business preference is available for certified Small Business, Micro Business, or Small Business-Public Works firms, and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program offers additional percentage-based incentives based on verified participation. The total bid must not exceed $461,000, with payment bonds required at 100 percent of the Service Request price for requests exceeding $25,000. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. State General Prevailing Wage Rates will apply to this public works contract for bids exceeding $15,000. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with Senate Bill 1383 regarding organic waste recycling. Routine services will be performed Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with non-routine services available outside normal business hours and on state holidays, providing flexibility for comprehensive infrastructure maintenance and repair.