IFB Power Wash Machine Replacement, Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for power wash machine replacement services at the Whittier Maintenance Station (District 7) in Los Angeles County. The procurement involves the removal and replacement of one existing power pressure washer (Model VHG4-2200 Landa 6.2 horsepower 230V 1ph NG) along with associated hose reels, hoses, hardware, and adjacent electrical and plumbing systems. The contractor must furnish all labor, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, disposal, travel, permits, and inspector fees to complete the work. Work will be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding state holidays) at 1940 South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, with an estimated contract term from April 15, 2026, through April 14, 2027. Required qualifications include a current valid Class B General Building Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and insurance coverage including $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability, $1,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. The bid proposal structure includes a lump sum for machine replacement work, an hourly rate for unforeseen labor (estimated at 20 hours), and materials/permits reimbursement capped at 10 percent of subtotal, with a maximum total bid not to exceed $461,000. Written questions must be submitted by March 10, 2026, with bids due by March 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time and bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day; the proposed award date is March 24, 2026. Prevailing wage rates apply as this is a public works contract exceeding $15,000, and a one-year warranty period is required for defects in workmanship and materials.

The solicitation includes a 25 percent small business (SB) participation goal with a five percent preference for certified SB, micro business (MB), or SB-PW contractors, and a mandatory three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement with an associated incentive program. A payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract value is required if the bid exceeds $25,000. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents provided. The bid proposal shall not exceed $461,000 total, which represents the maximum allowable expenditure and the threshold for rejecting non-responsive bids. This procurement is designed to support facility maintenance operations at Caltrans' Whittier maintenance station while promoting participation from disadvantaged and small business enterprises in the California transportation infrastructure sector.