IFB Install Insulation, Marysville, CA ¿ Yuba County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is seeking sealed bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for insulation installation services at Caltrans District 32 Equipment Shop 3, Special Crews Shop, located at 981 N Beale Road, Marysville, CA 95901, in Yuba County. The project scope requires contractors to furnish all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, fees, permits, and travel necessary to install approximately 3,800 square feet of insulation throughout the facility. Specific deliverables include installing approximately 2,300 square feet of R-25 rated insulation on the ceiling and approximately 300, 900, and 300 square feet of R-19 rated minimum insulation on the north, south, and west walls respectively, using Lamtec WMP-Retro Facing material or an approved equivalent, as well as removing existing bird netting and performing pre-installation inspections. Qualified bidders must possess a valid C-2 (Insulation and Acoustical Contractor) license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and current Department of Industrial Relations registration. The mandatory site inspection is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., written questions must be submitted by April 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to laura.heberle@dot.ca.gov, and sealed bids are due April 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. with bid opening at 2:30 p.m. The proposed award date is April 21, 2026, with an estimated contract commencement of May 12, 2026, and completion required within 60 business days, with a contract expiration date of May 11, 2027. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty against defects and deficient workmanship.

This procurement includes specific set-aside requirements and restrictions applicable to responsive bidders. A mandatory 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies to all bids, while a 5 percent Small Business (SB) preference is available for certified small businesses or contractors committing at least 25 percent of the net bid price to certified SB subcontractors. State prevailing wage requirements apply, with all workers subject to Yuba County state general prevailing wage rates, and apprenticeship requirements must be met as the total bid exceeds $15,000. The maximum allowable bid amount is $461,000.00, and if the bid exceeds $25,000, a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required. Required insurance includes commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation with employer's liability coverage of $1,000,000. The contract is financed with state funds and subject to compliance with California prevailing wage laws, apprenticeship requirements, and organic waste recycling provisions under Senate Bill 1383.