IFB Multi-Provider, On Call, Vactor and Drainage Facility Cleaning services in San Diego and Imperial Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 11A4314) for multi-provider, on-call vactor and drainage facility cleaning services across San Diego and Imperial Counties. The services encompass comprehensive cleaning and maintenance of Caltrans drainage facilities including drop inlets, catch basins, culvert pipes, channels, ditches, pump houses, and specialized treatment devices such as Austin sand filters, traction sand traps, and gross solids removal devices. Contractors must furnish all necessary labor, equipment, de-watering bins, water, permits, traffic control, and waste disposal services, including laboratory analysis of removed waste materials and securing appropriate dump sites for legal treatment and disposal. The estimated quantities include 25 drop inlets three feet or less in depth, 300 drop inlets exceeding three feet in depth, 150 cubic yards of channels and ditches, and 35,000 linear feet of 24-inch or smaller culverts, among other drainage cleaning tasks. Bidders must hold a valid Class A General Engineering Contractor license with Hazardous Substance Removal Certification, Motor Carrier Permit, Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and various federal environmental certifications. The procurement timeline requires written questions by February 3, 2026, with bid submissions due February 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., followed by bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day; the estimated award date is February 23, 2026, with the agreement commencing March 2, 2026 and expiring March 1, 2029. Services will be provided Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding state holidays, and all bid prices must include state General Prevailing Wage rates, insurance premiums, permits, and associated costs.

This procurement includes a minimum three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with a five percent small business preference available to qualified vendors. Up to two responsible bidders with the lowest bids will be awarded agreements under this multiple-provider, on-call contract structure. Insurance requirements are substantial, including Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation coverage, and Pollution Liability of $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 aggregate. Bidders must provide compliance documentation for multiple contractual requirements including the Iran Contracting Act, Darfur Contracting Act, California Civil Rights Laws, and Russia sanctions compliance. The contract structure utilizes unit price payments for specific line items covering services, labor, waste analysis, transportation, and disposal costs, though no explicit budget range or estimated award value is provided in the solicitation documentation.