IFB Preventable Maintenance, Repair Service and Parts Replacement for Pressure Washers, Wash Water Recycle Systems, Wastewater Evaporators, and Brine Systems in El Dorado County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for preventable maintenance, repair service, and parts replacement for pressure washers, wash water recycle systems, wastewater evaporators, and brine systems at the South Lake Tahoe Maintenance Station in El Dorado County. The selected contractor must furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, parts, supplies, travel, and incidentals necessary to deliver these services. The scope of work includes an estimated 12 routine maintenance visits annually, 12 non-routine visits annually, and up to 25 hours of unforeseen labor at an hourly rate, with parts and materials capped at 10 percent of the actual subtotal. Routine services shall be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., while non-routine services are available outside these hours and on state holidays. Bidders must possess a valid Class A General Engineering Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board and maintain current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations; state general prevailing wage rates apply as this is a public works contract exceeding $15,000, and apprenticeship requirements apply to contracts exceeding $30,000. An optional site inspection is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., written questions are due by May 25, 2026, and bids are due by May 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. The proposed award date is June 30, 2026, and the agreement term extends for approximately two years from June 30, 2026, to June 29, 2028, with a total bid proposal not to exceed $484,000.

A five percent small business preference is available for certified small businesses, micro businesses, or small businesses for public works, with a maximum preference amount not to exceed $50,000, and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of 5 percent applies to bids with 100 percent verified DVBE participation, with a combined incentive and preference dollar cap of $100,000. No subcontracting is permitted under this agreement, and the contractor must obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and certifications while complying with all applicable state and federal labor laws. Commercial general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage are required. Payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the service request are required if the service request price exceeds $25,000. The total bid proposal must not exceed $484,000, and the estimated award value falls within this maximum cap based on the scope and duration of services anticipated over the two-year contract period.