IFB - Multi-Provider, On-Call Weed Abatement Services in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 07A6111 for Multi-Provider, On-Call Weed Abatement Services covering Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, including specific jurisdictions such as Los Angeles County, Lake Los Angeles CDP, Los Angeles City, and East Los Angeles CDP. The solicitation seeks contractors to provide comprehensive weed abatement services, including tractor disking, tractor mowing, hand mowing, and weed eating on Caltrans-owned properties. Contractors must furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals to complete non-emergency and emergency weed abatement services. Required qualifications include a valid Department of Industrial Relations registration, a Motor Carrier Permit from the DMV, and an appropriate Contractors State License Board license. The bid response deadline is April 15, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on the same day, and an anticipated contract award date of April 18, 2025. The contract is estimated to run from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2028, with services to be performed during standard working hours, Monday through Friday.

The procurement includes a significant small business participation goal of twenty-five percent (25%), with encouragement for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation through a bid incentive program. While DVBE participation is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended. The contract will be awarded to the two lowest responsive and responsible bidders, with work assignments distributed among selected contractors on an on-call, as-needed basis. Prevailing wages will be required for total bid amounts exceeding $15,000. Bidders should note that the solicitation documents are currently not digitally accessible, and interested parties can request an accessible version by emailing ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or calling (833) 713-2922. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the multi-year, multi-provider approach suggests a substantial and flexible procurement strategy designed to meet ongoing weed abatement needs across multiple Los Angeles and Ventura County jurisdictions.