IFB - Light Emitting Diode (LED) Replacement Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting bids for LED replacement services at the Caltrans Equipment Shop 9 Facility in Bishop, California under IFB 32A0729, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), and Small Business for the Purpose of Public Works (SB-PW) preferences apply with a required 25 percent participation goal and a five percent bid preference; Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required at three percent, with an incentive program offering up to five percent additional consideration for bids achieving higher DVBE participation levels.

Bidders must hold a current C-10 Electrical Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and maintain current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. The scope covers removal and disposal of existing lighting fixtures and installation of approximately 161 new LED fixtures across six buildings (Administration, Main Shop/Parts Department, Wash Bay, Weld Shop, Warehouse, and Lower Tire Lock-up), including ceiling mounts, suspended fixtures, high bay fixtures, wall packs, and individual bulbs as specified. The contractor furnishes all labor, materials, tools, equipment, vehicles, travel, permits, and incidentals.

The maximum bid amount is $484,000, and this is a public works contract subject to California prevailing wage requirements. The contract term commences September 1, 2026, or upon Caltrans approval (whichever is later), and expires August 31, 2027, with services performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. A payment bond equal to 100 percent of the total bid amount is required if the award exceeds $25,000. An optional site inspection is scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Written questions are due August 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The estimated award date is September 3, 2026.